2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR RECALL - #14V513000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, and 2011 and 2013-2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured June 15, 2011, to January 14, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by Fire Research Corporation (FRC). Due to an issue with the software for the pressure governor or hand throttle, the affected vehicles may experience an engine surge.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR |
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| Manufacturer |
Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
6/15/2011 - 1/14/2014 |
| Recalled on |
8/21/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
9/29/2014 |
| # Affected |
95 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, and 2011 and 2013-2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured June 15, 2011, to January 14, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by Fire Research Corporation (FRC). Due to an issue with the software for the pressure governor or hand throttle, the affected vehicles may experience an engine surge. |
| Consequences |
A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury. |
| Corrective action |
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14013. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for VISIBILITY/WIPER
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for AIR BAGS
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for AIR BAGS, FRONTAL, SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVE
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SEAT BELTS
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SEATS
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for TIRES, VALVE
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
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