2009 SPARTAN RMA 75 RECALL - #13V049000
RECALL FOR EQUIPMENT
Spartan ERV is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 RMA 75, RMA 103, and TDA aerial fire apparatus manufactured from April 04, 2008, through April 13, 2010 and equipped with hydraulic extension and retraction cylinders produced by RamRod Industries. The cylinders on the affected vehicles may have welded rod eyes that were not properly heat treated during the manufacturing process.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2009 SPARTAN RMA 75 |
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| Manufacturer |
Spartan ERV |
| Manufactured between |
4/4/2008 - 4/13/2010 |
| Recalled on |
2/13/2013 |
| Influenced by |
Spartan ERV |
| Owners Notified on |
2/25/2013 |
| # Affected |
20 |
| Recalled for |
EQUIPMENT |
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| Description |
Spartan ERV is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 RMA 75, RMA 103, and TDA aerial fire apparatus manufactured from April 04, 2008, through April 13, 2010 and equipped with hydraulic extension and retraction cylinders produced by RamRod Industries. The cylinders on the affected vehicles may have welded rod eyes that were not properly heat treated during the manufacturing process. |
| Consequences |
An improperly manufactured rod eye end attachment may fracture or separate. In the event two affected cylinders are installed on the same aerial lift device, the aerial lift may retract without warning and cause severe injury and/or property damage. |
| Corrective action |
Spartan ERV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2. |
| Notes |
Spartan's recall campaign number is ERV13-003.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 |
2009 SPARTAN RMA 75 Recall for EQUIPMENT
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