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2014-2017 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar recall: equipment

Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on November 16, 2017. It covers about 34 vehicles.

vehicles affected
34
reported
Nov 16, 2017
owners notified
Dec 11, 2017

Equipment

What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling 2014-2017 Spartan Gladiator and MetroStar emergency response vehicles equipped with Hale pressure relief valves in the water pumps used for fire fighting. Rings securing the valves may corrode over time after exposure to water, causing the ring to fail and the pressure relief valve to open, reducing the water pressure available for fire fighting.
Risk
A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and Hale service providers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008 or Hale customer service at 1‑800‑533‑3569. Spartan's number for this recall is 17028.

Recall number 17V722000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V722000

Is there a recall on the 2014-2017 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar equipment?

Yes. Recall 17V722000, reported on November 16, 2017, covers about 34 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V722000?

Spartan will notify owners and Hale service providers will install a remedy kit, free of charge. The recall began on December 11, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008 or Hale customer service at 1‑800‑533‑3569. Spartan's number for this recall is 17028.

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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