2012-2013 Spartan Force, Spartan Gladiator and others recall: visibility/wiper
Spartan Chassis, Inc. reported this safety recall on December 10, 2012. It covers about 36 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 36
- reported
- Dec 10, 2012
- owners notified
- Jan 15, 2013
Visibility/wiper
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
- Risk
- If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008, Option 4.
Recall number 12V579000
Affected vehicles
- Spartan Force 2013 2013
- Spartan Gladiator 2012-2013 20122013
- Spartan Metrostar 2012-2013 20122013
- Spartan Metrostar-X 2013 2013
Questions about recall 12V579000
Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Spartan Force, Spartan Gladiator and others visibility/wiper?
Yes. Recall 12V579000, reported on December 10, 2012, covers about 36 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 12V579000?
Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008, Option 4.
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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