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1990-1999 Spartan Advantage, Spartan Baron and others recall: anchorage

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 12, 1999. It covers about 1,753 vehicles.

vehicles affected
1,753
reported
May 12, 1999
owners notified
Nov 29, 1999

Seat belts: front: anchorage

What is wrong
Vehicle description: fire trucks. These fire trucks are all 4-door models which contain dual, forward facing passenger seats. The hardware utilized to mount the seat box to the cab floor and to the backwall structure, and also to mount the type 1 seat belt systems, was inadequate to meet the requirements of fmvss nos. 207/210, ""seating systems" and "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk
The seat box mounting/restraining hardware can loosen or fail allowing the seat/seat box assembly to break free of its mounting to the cab floor and/or backwall which could cause injury to the occupants of those seats.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat box mounting fasteners.

Recall number 99V118000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V118000

Is there a recall on the 1990-1999 Spartan Advantage, Spartan Baron and others anchorage?

Yes. Recall 99V118000, reported on May 12, 1999, covers about 1,753 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V118000?

Dealers will replace the seat box mounting fasteners.

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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