Spartan ERV is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured
— Recall Campaign #15V466000
Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2007, through June 10, 2015. The affected vehicles were built with aerial devices and the torque frames are susceptible to cracking.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 29 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
15V466000
| Manufacturer: | Shyft Group |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | July 27, 2015 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 15V466000 |
| Units affected: | 29 |
- Description:
- Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2007, through June 10, 2015. The affected vehicles were built with aerial devices and the torque frames are susceptible to cracking.
- Consequeces:
- The supporting frame could fail to support the aerial device, allowing it to fall and strike and injure a bystander, become a road hazard, or startle the vehicle's driver, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action:
- Spartan will njotify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by adding reinforcement sections for each side of the frame, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15013.
- 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.