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Spartan Low Profile Gladiator recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Spartan Low Profile Gladiator, covering 692 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

Spartan Low Profile Gladiator recalls by model year

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SuspensionReported November 6, 1998 · 39 vehicles affected
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

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

Service brakes, hydraulic: antilock/traction control/electronic limited slipReported May 20, 1998 · 7 vehicles affected
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

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 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator recalls

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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 Low Profile Gladiator have?

4, covering suspension, electrical system and service brakes, hydraulic.

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