Recall 15V540000 — STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS Defect in 2012-2015 SPARTAN METROSTAR
RECALL This recall affects up to 696 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V540000 |
| Manufacturer | Spartan Motors USA |
| Vehicles Affected | 696 |
| Component | STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured March 4, 2013, to December 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front splay rails may crack.
Safety Consequence
If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.
Remedy
Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 24, 2015. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15019.
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