1998-1999 Spartan Advantage, Spartan Baron and others recall: front underhood
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on October 7, 1998. It covers about 169 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 169
- reported
- Oct 7, 1998
- owners notified
- Dec 15, 1998
Electrical system: wiring: front underhood
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: fire trucks. A defective electrical harness, part no. 200185, was used on these fire trucks, causing an inoperative 'check transmission light.' there would be no in-cab indication of a transmission fault which could lead to an inoperative vehicle if not serviced according to the transmission failure codes.
- Risk
- The transmission could lock in a range and upshift/downshift would be restricted, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will repair the wiring in these harnesses.
Recall number 98V252000
Affected vehicles
- Spartan Advantage 1998-1999 19981999
- Spartan Baron 1998 1998
- Spartan Gladiator 1998-1999 19981999
- Spartan Low Profile Gladiator 1998 1998
- Spartan Metrostar 1998-1999 19981999
- Spartan Rapid Intervention 1998-1999 19981999
Questions about recall 98V252000
Is there a recall on the 1998-1999 Spartan Advantage, Spartan Baron and others front underhood?
Yes. Recall 98V252000, reported on October 7, 1998, covers about 169 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 98V252000?
Dealers will repair the wiring in these harnesses.
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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