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1996-1997 Spartan Advantage, Spartan Baron and others recall: latch

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on April 24, 1998. It covers about 477 vehicles.

vehicles affected
477
reported
Apr 24, 1998
owners notified
May 19, 1998

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latch

What is wrong
Vehicle description: fire trucks with occupant side entry doors. A difficulty in latching the side entry doors to the full closed position, and/or, the doors may release to the secondary latch position. Also loose rivets can cause the latch control mechanism to bind not allowing the door to latch properly when shut.
Risk
The cab door could unlatch from its primary latch while the vehicle is in motion, allowing the door to open unassisted to the secondary latch position.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the latch and actuator on the doors.

Recall number 98V077000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V077000

Is there a recall on the 1996-1997 Spartan Advantage, Spartan Baron and others latch?

Yes. Recall 98V077000, reported on April 24, 1998, covers about 477 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V077000?

Dealers will remove and replace the latch and actuator on the doors.

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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