1997 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator recalls

What is wrong

Vehicle description: fire trucks. If the driver accelerates in a turn above 20 MPH forward speed, the lock pin is actuated and causes the axle to resist returning to the straight ahead position after the turn is completed because the lock pin is binding on the clamp plate surface.

Risk

Engaging the lock pin in the lcmp plate hole at high forward speeds causes excessive wear in the lock pin and/or the clamp plate hole. Lane changes and other vehicle maneuvers will greatly increase contact frequency and causes wear, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the tag axles on these fire trucks.

Recall number 98V286000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Vehicle description: fire truck chassis equipped with telma retarder and wabco version 'd' anti-lock brake system (ABS). The ABS test mode wiring was incorrectly wired through the console resulting in the inability to read and clear the blink codes on these fire trucks.

Risk

The driver would not be able to read or clear these codes from the console.

Remedy

Dealers will perform a wiring change in the center console.

Recall number 98V109000 · Recall details

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