Recall 13V352000
EQUIPMENT
Report Date
20130812
Component
EQUIPMENT
Affected Vehicles
8 models
Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
If the pins back out the ladder and ladder rack arm assembly may collapse, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
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.
Affected Vehicles
| Year | Make | Model |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.