1990-1997 Spartan Advantage, Spartan Baron and others recall: structure

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 20, 1999. It covers about 3,210 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 3,210
reported: Jan 20, 1999
owners notified: Jun 18, 1999

Structure

What is wrong: Vehicle description: fire trucks. The cab tilt system contains a 12 volt electrical solenoid assembly as an accessory to the cab tilt electric motor/hydraulic pump assembly. Rain, snow, salt spray or other corrosive environment can corrode the solenoid or "bridge" the energizing coil wire terminal causing the cab tilt system to operate uncontrollably.
Risk: This could cause the cab tilt system to actuate without control, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy: Dealers will install a hermetically sealed solenoid assembly.

Recall number 99V010000

Affected vehicles

Spartan Advantage 1990-1997 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Spartan Baron 1990-1997 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Spartan Charger 1990-1997 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Spartan Crash Truck 1990-1997 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Spartan Diamond 1990-1997 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Spartan Gladiator 1990-1996 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996
Spartan Metrostar 1991-1997 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997
Spartan Silent Knight 1991-1997 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997

Questions about recall 99V010000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1997 Spartan Advantage, Spartan Baron and others structure?

Yes. Recall 99V010000, reported on January 20, 1999, covers about 3,210 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V010000?

Dealers will install a hermetically sealed solenoid assembly.

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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