Recall 10V210000: 2007 Spartan Advantage, 2006–2008 Spartan Diamond, 2006–2009 Spartan Gladiator +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 14, 2010
- Vehicles affected
- 58
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator, metrostar, advantage, and diamond fire apparatus chassis manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 15, 2010, equipped with independent front suspensions supplied by ridewell corporation. Bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack, or separate, from the main structure (cradle assembly). Certain welds that attach the bell crank support brackets may have been omitted during the weldment operation of the suspension cradle.
The risk
A complete separation of the bell crank support bracket(s) may cause steering impairment which could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 26, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 10011.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2007 Spartan Advantage
- 2006 Spartan Diamond
- 2007 Spartan Diamond
- 2008 Spartan Diamond
- 2006 Spartan Gladiator
- 2007 Spartan Gladiator
- 2008 Spartan Gladiator
- 2009 Spartan Gladiator
- 2008 Spartan Metrostar
- 2009 Spartan Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 10V210000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 10011
- Manufacturer
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Owner letters
- May 26, 2010
- Components
- Suspension:front (Suspension)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology