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2014 Spartan Metrostar recall: equipment

Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on September 28, 2015. It covers about 14 vehicles.

vehicles affected
14
reported
Sep 28, 2015
owners notified
Nov 3, 2015

Equipment

What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 9, 2015, and equipped with a fire pump and a Hale Products K-Gearbox. The K-Gearbox transmission in the affected vehicles may unexpectedly shift to neutral while traveling to or from a fire.
Risk
If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral on the way to attend a fire, the delay may hinder fire fighting efforts. Additionally, the loss of drive may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gearbox, send it to Hale for repairs and then reinstall it once it has been fixed. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑6478. Spartan's number for this recall is 15021.

Recall number 15V603000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 15V603000

Is there a recall on the 2014 Spartan Metrostar equipment?

Yes. Recall 15V603000, reported on September 28, 2015, covers about 14 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 15V603000?

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gearbox, send it to Hale for repairs and then reinstall it once it has been fixed. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑867‑6478. Spartan's number for this recall is 15021.

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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