Recall 13V352000: 2005–2012 Spartan ERV Star Series
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 12, 2013
- Vehicles affected
- 159
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Star Series emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through May 31, 2013 and equipped with a hydraulic ladder rack. The pins which hold the ladder in place may back out over time.
The risk
If the pins back out the ladder and ladder rack arm assembly may collapse, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and will install spacers and locking nuts to prevent the pins from backing out, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.
Notes
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
- 2005 Spartan ERV Star Series
- 2006 Spartan ERV Star Series
- 2007 Spartan ERV Star Series
- 2008 Spartan ERV Star Series
- 2009 Spartan ERV Star Series
- 2010 Spartan ERV Star Series
- 2011 Spartan ERV Star Series
- 2012 Spartan ERV Star Series
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V352000
- Manufacturer
- Spartan ERV
- Owner letters
- Sep 25, 2013
- Components
- Equipment (Other / Unknown)
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