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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V209000

2009 Spartan Metrostar | 2008 Spartan Diamond | 2008 Spartan Metrostar | 2009 Spartan Furion | 2010 Spartan Metrostar | 2010 Spartan Furion | 2008 Spartan Furion | 2008 Spartan Gladiator | 2009 Spartan Gladiator | 2010 Spartan Gladiator — Electronic stability control (esc)

Published May 14, 2010 · Recall initiated: May 14, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V209000, published May 14, 2010. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2009 Spartan Metrostar | 2008 Spartan Diamond | 2008 Spartan Metrostar | 2009 Spartan Furion | 2010 Spartan Metrostar | 2010 Spartan Furion | 2008 Spartan Furion | 2008 Spartan Gladiator | 2009 Spartan Gladiator | 2010 Spartan Gladiator — Electronic stability control (esc).

What's the hazard

SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, FURION, AND DIAMOND FIRE APPARATUS AND AMBULANCE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS (ESC). IN CERTAIN CASES, THE ESC MAY INADVERTENTLY INTERPRET VEHICLE INSTABILITY, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE MAY BE STABLE, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE INTERVENTION OF BRAKE ACTIVATION TO A SELECTED WHEEL.

What to do

SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS WILL PERFORM THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-5008, OPTION 5.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
METROSTAR
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2009 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2008 SPARTAN DIAMOND | 2008 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2009 SPARTAN FURION | 2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2010 SPARTAN FURION | 2008 SPARTAN FURION | 2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2010 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Spartan Metrostar | 2008 Spartan Diamond | 2008 Spartan Metrostar | 2009 Spartan Furion | 2010 Spartan Metrostar | 2010 Spartan Furion | 2008 Spartan Furion | 2008 Spartan Gladiator | 2009 Spartan Gladiator | 2010 Spartan Gladiator — Electronic stability control (esc) recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V209000 on May 14, 2010. Reported hazard: SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2008 THROUGH 2010 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, FURION, AND DIAMOND FIRE APPARATUS AND AMBULANCE CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 29, 2008 THROUGH JANUARY 25, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH MERITOR WABCO ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL SYSTEMS (ESC). IN CERTAIN CASES, THE ESC MAY INADVERTENTLY INTERPRET VEHICLE INSTABILITY, EVEN THOUGH THE VEHICLE MAY BE STABLE, WHICH WOULD REQUIRE INTERVENTION OF BRAKE ACTIVATION TO A SELECTED WHEEL.

What should I do if I have this product?

SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND AUTHORIZED SERVICE CENTERS WILL PERFORM THE REPAIRS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-5008, OPTION 5.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: METROSTAR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)