Recall 14V513000: 2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2011–2014 Spartan Metrostar
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Aug 20, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 95
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, and 2011 and 2013-2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured June 15, 2011, to January 14, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by Fire Research Corporation (FRC). Due to an issue with the software for the pressure governor or hand throttle, the affected vehicles may experience an engine surge.
The risk
A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14013.
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
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator
- 2011 Spartan Metrostar
- 2013 Spartan Metrostar
- 2014 Spartan Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V513000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14013
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Sep 29, 2014
- 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