1999 Spartan Advantage Problems: 0 Complaints, 3 Recalls

The worst 1999 Spartan Advantage problems

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Seat belts: front: anchorageReported February 5, 2010 · 650 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan is recalling certain model year 1998 through 2010 advantage, barron, gladiator, metrostar, mountain star, and tr-1 fire apparatus chassis cabs manufactured between february 27, 2003 and november 17, 2009 and belts sold to various vehicle alters. Certain seat belt anchorages fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 210, "seat belt assembly anchorages."
Risk: The seat belt may separate from the cab during a vehicle crash and fail to properly restrain the occupant. This may result in personal injury to the seat occupant.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on june 2, 2010. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑4277 - option 1.

Recall number 10V052000 · Recall details

Interior lightingReported October 29, 1998 · 53 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: fire trucks. These vehicles did not have the "do not shift" display warning lamp installed in the light housing assembly.
Risk: Without this lamp, there can be no positive lamp check upon selection of the master and ignition switch "on" and therefore no in-cab indication of a potential transmission fault.
Remedy: Dealers will install a lamp in the lower left segment of the electrical panel.

Recall number 98V264000 · Recall details

Electrical system: wiring: front underhoodReported October 7, 1998 · 169 vehicles affected

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 · Recall details

Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.

Is the 1999 Spartan Advantage reliable?

Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1999 Spartan Advantage.

What is the most common problem with the 1999 Spartan Advantage?

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How many recalls does the 1999 Spartan Advantage have?

3 recalls, covering seat belts, interior lighting and electrical system.

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