Recall 13V066000: 2012–2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2012–2013 Spartan Metrostar
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Feb 28, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 27
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a Spartan advanced protection system (APS) supplied by Takata Protection Systems. The circuits on the control module of the APS may short and cause an inadvertent air bag deployment.
The risk
An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - Option 4.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 13-004.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V066000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 13-004
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Owner letters
- May 23, 2013
- Components
- Air bags (Airbags); Electrical system (Electrical System)
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