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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 11V321000

2011 Spartan Gladiator | 2010 Spartan Metrostar | 2011 Spartan Metrostar — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive

Published June 14, 2011 · Recall initiated: June 13, 2011

Summary

NHTSA records recall 11V321000, published June 14, 2011 and initiated June 13, 2011. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2011 Spartan Gladiator | 2010 Spartan Metrostar | 2011 Spartan Metrostar — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive.

What's the hazard

SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 METROSTAR AND MODEL YEAR 2010 GLADIATOR FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS/CAB, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 9, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH ROLLTEK SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SIDE AIR BAG. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION, AND IF A FAULT OCCURS THE VEHICLE'S OPERATOR MAY NOT BE WARNED OF A PROBLEM WITH THE SIDE AIR BAGS.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT AND CONNECT THE WIRES AS NECESSARY FOR THE SRS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-5008 - OPTION 5.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
GLADIATOR
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2011 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2010 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2011 Spartan Gladiator | 2010 Spartan Metrostar | 2011 Spartan Metrostar — Air bags: frontal: sensor/control module-inactive recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 11V321000 on June 14, 2011. Reported hazard: SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011 METROSTAR AND MODEL YEAR 2010 GLADIATOR FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS/CAB, MANUFACTURED FROM APRIL 9, 2010 THROUGH APRIL 25, 2011 AND EQUIPPED WITH ROLLTEK SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM (SRS) SIDE AIR BAG. THESE VEHICLES FAIL TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 208, "OCCUPANT CRASH PROTECTION." THE SRS WARNING INDICATOR MAY NOT FUNCTION, AND IF A FAULT OCCURS THE VEHICLE'S OPERATOR MAY NOT BE WARNED OF A PROBLEM WITH THE SIDE AIR BAGS.

What should I do if I have this product?

DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE SIDE AIR BAG WARNING INDICATOR LIGHT AND CONNECT THE WIRES AS NECESSARY FOR THE SRS TO FUNCTION PROPERLY. THIS SERVICE WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 13, 2011. 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: GLADIATOR.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)