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.