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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V579000

VISIBILITY/WIPER

Published December 12, 2012 · Recall initiated: December 10, 2012

What's the hazard

Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008, Option 4.

Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
GLADIATOR
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2012 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2013 SPARTAN FORCE | 2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR-X | 2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR
Risk classification
V
Country
US
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