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Recalls 1
Equipment
- What is wrong
- Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Star Series emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through May 31, 2013 and equipped with a hydraulic ladder rack. The pins which hold the ladder in place may back out over time.
- Risk
- If the pins back out the ladder and ladder rack arm assembly may collapse, increasing the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and will install spacers and locking nuts to prevent the pins from backing out, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1‑800‑867‑6478, Option 2.
Recall number 13V352000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2005 Spartan Erv Star Series 1
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Questions about the 2005 Spartan Erv Star Series
Is the 2005 Spartan Erv Star Series reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2005 Spartan Erv Star Series.
What is the most common problem with the 2005 Spartan Erv Star Series?
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How many recalls does the 2005 Spartan Erv Star Series have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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