2001-2019 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar recall: equipment
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on October 3, 2018. It covers about 923 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 923
- reported
- Oct 3, 2018
- owners notified
- Nov 30, 2018
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.
- Risk
- If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.
Recall number 18V691000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 18V691000
Is there a recall on the 2001-2019 Spartan Gladiator and Spartan Metrostar equipment?
Yes. Recall 18V691000, reported on October 3, 2018, covers about 923 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V691000?
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.
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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