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2006-2009 Spartan Advantage, Spartan Diamond and others recall: front

Spartan Chassis, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 14, 2010. It covers about 58 vehicles.

vehicles affected
58
reported
May 14, 2010
owners notified
May 26, 2010

Suspension: front

What is wrong
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator, metrostar, advantage, and diamond fire apparatus chassis manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 15, 2010, equipped with independent front suspensions supplied by ridewell corporation. Bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack, or separate, from the main structure (cradle assembly). Certain welds that attach the bell crank support brackets may have been omitted during the weldment operation of the suspension cradle.
Risk
A complete separation of the bell crank support bracket(s) may cause steering impairment which could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 26, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑4277 - option 1.

Recall number 10V210000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V210000

Is there a recall on the 2006-2009 Spartan Advantage, Spartan Diamond and others front?

Yes. Recall 10V210000, reported on May 14, 2010, covers about 58 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V210000?

Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 26, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑4277 - option 1.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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