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1997 Spartan Diamond recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1997 Spartan Diamond, covering 3,687 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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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

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

Questions about the 1997 Spartan Diamond recalls

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How many recalls does the 1997 Spartan Diamond have?

2, covering structure and latches/locks/linkages.

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