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2012-2013 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar recall: air bags

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on February 28, 2013. It covers about 27 vehicles.

vehicles affected
27
reported
Feb 28, 2013
owners notified
May 23, 2013

Air bags

What is wrong
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a Spartan advanced protection system (APS) supplied by Takata Protection Systems. The circuits on the control module of the APS may short and cause an inadvertent air bag deployment.
Risk
An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - Option 4.

Recall number 13V066000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 13V066000

Is there a recall on the 2012-2013 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar air bags?

Yes. Recall 13V066000, reported on February 28, 2013, covers about 27 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 13V066000?

Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 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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