2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR RECALL - #11V321000
RECALL FOR AIR BAGS : FRONTAL : SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 METROSTAR AND MODEL YEAR 2010 GLADIATOR FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS/CAB, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 9, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH ROLLTEK SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SIDE AIR BAG. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION, AND IF A FAULT OCCURS THE VEHICLE'S OPERATOR MAY NOT BE WARNED OF A PROBLEM WITH THE SIDE AIR BAGS.
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| Vehicle |
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/9/2010 - 4/25/2011 |
| Recalled on |
6/14/2011 |
| Influenced by |
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
7/13/2011 |
| # Affected |
10 |
| Recalled for |
AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE |
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| Description |
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 METROSTAR AND MODEL YEAR 2010 GLADIATOR FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS/CAB, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 9, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH ROLLTEK SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SIDE AIR BAG. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION, AND IF A FAULT OCCURS THE VEHICLE'S OPERATOR MAY NOT BE WARNED OF A PROBLEM WITH THE SIDE AIR BAGS. |
| Consequences |
IF AN OWNER OR OPERATOR IS NOT WARNED OF A PROBLEM WITH THE SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM, THEY WILL NOT TAKE STEPS TO ADDRESS AND REMEDY THE PROBLEM, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR THE SEVERITY OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT AND CONNECT THE WIRES AS NECESSARY FOR THE SRS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-5008 - OPTION 5. |
| Notes |
SPARTAN'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS 11014.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 |
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SLACK ADJUSTERS, AUTOMATIC
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for TIRES, VALVE
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY, REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
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