2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR RECALL - #10V210000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, ADVANTAGE, AND DIAMOND FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS SUPPLIED BY RIDEWELL CORPORATION. BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS INSTALLED ON THE SUSPENSION CRADLE MAY CRACK, OR SEPARATE, FROM THE MAIN STRUCTURE (CRADLE ASSEMBLY). CERTAIN WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING THE WELDMENT OPERATION OF THE SUSPENSION CRADLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR |
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| Manufacturer |
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2007 - 4/15/2010 |
| Recalled on |
5/14/2010 |
| Influenced by |
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
5/26/2010 |
| # Affected |
58 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT |
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| Description |
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, ADVANTAGE, AND DIAMOND FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS SUPPLIED BY RIDEWELL CORPORATION. BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS INSTALLED ON THE SUSPENSION CRADLE MAY CRACK, OR SEPARATE, FROM THE MAIN STRUCTURE (CRADLE ASSEMBLY). CERTAIN WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING THE WELDMENT OPERATION OF THE SUSPENSION CRADLE. |
| Consequences |
A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKET(S) MAY CAUSE STEERING IMPAIRMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277 - OPTION 1. |
| Notes |
SPARTAN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 10011.OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV . |
| See also |
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SEAT BELTS
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for TIRES, VALVE
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STEERING
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, POWER STEERING FLUID
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STRUCTURE
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
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