SUSPENSION:FRONT
Published May 14, 2010 · Recall initiated: May 14, 2010
What's the hazard
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2007 THROUGH 2009 GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, ADVANTAGE, AND DIAMOND FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS MANUFACTURED FROM JANUARY 1, 2007 THROUGH APRIL 15, 2010, EQUIPPED WITH INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS SUPPLIED BY RIDEWELL CORPORATION. BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS INSTALLED ON THE SUSPENSION CRADLE MAY CRACK, OR SEPARATE, FROM THE MAIN STRUCTURE (CRADLE ASSEMBLY). CERTAIN WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING THE WELDMENT OPERATION OF THE SUSPENSION CRADLE.
What to do
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 26, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277 - OPTION 1.
Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- ADVANTAGE
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2007 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE | 2009 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2006 SPARTAN DIAMOND | 2008 SPARTAN DIAMOND | 2007 SPARTAN DIAMOND | 2008 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2006 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2007 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2008 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2009 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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