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2007-2012 Spartan Diamond, Spartan Furion and others recall: electronic stability control (esc)

Spartan Chassis, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 13, 2011. It covers about 799 vehicles.

vehicles affected
799
reported
Oct 13, 2011
owners notified
Dec 19, 2011

Electronic stability control (ESC)

What is wrong
Spartan chassis (spartan), is recalling certain model year 2008 diamond, model year 2008-2009 furion along with model year 2011, model year 2010 furion r/t, model year 2007-2012 gladiator, model year 2008-2012 metrostar and model year 2012 spartan force emergency rescue transport vehicles equipped with an electronic stability control (ESC) manufactured from april 12, 2007, through september 30, 2011. The ESC module may cause the ESC system to activate unnecessarily when the vehicle is driven in a particular manner on certain unique road conditions and may adversely affect the slip angle calculation by the ESC module.
Risk
This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable by the ESC. These conditions could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008 option 5.

Recall number 11V500000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 11V500000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2012 Spartan Diamond, Spartan Furion and others electronic stability control (esc)?

Yes. Recall 11V500000, reported on October 13, 2011, covers about 799 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 11V500000?

Spartan will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 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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