2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR RECALL - #11V500000
RECALL FOR ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
SPARTAN CHASSIS (SPARTAN), IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 DIAMOND, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 FURION ALONG WITH MODEL YEAR 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010 FURION R/T, MODEL YEAR 2007-2012 GLADIATOR, MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 METROSTAR AND MODEL YEAR 2012 SPARTAN FORCE EMERGENCY RESCUE TRANSPORT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 12, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011. THE ESC MODULE MAY CAUSE THE ESC SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE UNNECESSARILY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN A PARTICULAR MANNER ON CERTAIN UNIQUE ROAD CONDITIONS AND MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION BY THE ESC MODULE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
4/12/2007 - 9/30/2011 |
| Recalled on |
10/14/2011 |
| Influenced by |
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/19/2011 |
| # Affected |
799 |
| Recalled for |
ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL |
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| Description |
SPARTAN CHASSIS (SPARTAN), IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 DIAMOND, MODEL YEAR 2008-2009 FURION ALONG WITH MODEL YEAR 2011, MODEL YEAR 2010 FURION R/T, MODEL YEAR 2007-2012 GLADIATOR, MODEL YEAR 2008-2012 METROSTAR AND MODEL YEAR 2012 SPARTAN FORCE EMERGENCY RESCUE TRANSPORT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH AN ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 12, 2007, THROUGH SEPTEMBER 30, 2011. THE ESC MODULE MAY CAUSE THE ESC SYSTEM TO ACTIVATE UNNECESSARILY WHEN THE VEHICLE IS DRIVEN IN A PARTICULAR MANNER ON CERTAIN UNIQUE ROAD CONDITIONS AND MAY ADVERSELY AFFECT THE SLIP ANGLE CALCULATION BY THE ESC MODULE. |
| Consequences |
THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE FRONT AXLE OUTER WHEEL SERVICE BRAKE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE BY THE ESC. THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-5008 OPTION 5. |
| Notes |
SPARTAN SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS 11026.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 |
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for TIRES, VALVE
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
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