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2010-2011 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar recall: sensor/control module-inactive

Spartan Chassis, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 13, 2011. It covers about 10 vehicles.

vehicles affected
10
reported
Jun 13, 2011
owners notified
Jul 13, 2011

Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

What is wrong
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 metrostar and model year 2010 gladiator fire apparatus chassis/cab, manufactured from april 9, 2010 through april 25, 2011 and equipped with rolltek supplemental restraint system (SRS) side air bag. These vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 208, "occupant crash protection." the SRS warning indicator may not function, and if a fault occurs the vehicle's operator may not be warned of a problem with the side air bags.
Risk
If an owner or operator is not warned of a problem with the side air bag system, they will not take steps to address and remedy the problem, thereby increasing the risk of injury or the severity of injury to vehicle occupants in the event of a crash necessitating deployment of the side air bags.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect the side air bag warning indicator light and connect the wires as necessary for the SRS to function properly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 13, 2011. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - option 5.

Recall number 11V321000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V321000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2011 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar sensor/control module-inactive?

Yes. Recall 11V321000, reported on June 13, 2011, covers about 10 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V321000?

Dealers will inspect the side air bag warning indicator light and connect the wires as necessary for the SRS to function properly. This service will be performed free of charge. The safety recall began on july 13, 2011. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - option 5.

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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