Spartan Baron recalls

There are 6 safety recalls on record for the Spartan Baron, covering 6,894 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Spartan Baron recalls by model year

2002 2 1998 2 1997 3 1996 3 1995 2 1994 2 1993 2 1992 2 1991 2 1990 2

All recalls

Vehicle speed controlReported September 19, 2002 · 535 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
Risk: If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1‑503‑684‑8600 or spartan at 1‑800‑722‑3025.

Recall number 02V004009 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: check valveReported April 15, 2002 · 750 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with meritor wabco pneumatic anitlock brake system (ABS) valve packages, the assembly bolts on these valve packages were not tightened correctly.
Risk: Bolts torqued below specification will not reliably prevent air leakage at the affected ABS valve package interface joints once the component begins normal vehicle operation. If air leaks develop at any of the ABS valve package interface joints, brake system pressure reductions could occur during braking or normal operation with units equipped with the traction control option, potentially extending stopping distances, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
Remedy: Meritor wabco will tighten the fasteners to the proper specification. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact meritor wabco at 859‑746‑5956.

Recall number 02V018004 · Recall details

Seat belts: front: anchorageReported May 12, 1999 · 1,753 vehicles affected

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 · Recall details

StructureReported January 20, 1999 · 3,210 vehicles affected

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 · 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

Latches/locks/linkages: doors: latchReported April 24, 1998 · 477 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Vehicle description: fire trucks with occupant side entry doors. A difficulty in latching the side entry doors to the full closed position, and/or, the doors may release to the secondary latch position. Also loose rivets can cause the latch control mechanism to bind not allowing the door to latch properly when shut.
Risk: The cab door could unlatch from its primary latch while the vehicle is in motion, allowing the door to open unassisted to the secondary latch position.
Remedy: Dealers will remove and replace the latch and actuator on the doors.

Recall number 98V077000 · Recall details

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Do I have to pay for a recall repair?

No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.

How many recalls does the Spartan Baron have?

6, covering vehicle speed control, service brakes, air and seat belts.

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