2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2012 Spartan Metrostar | 2012 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Gladiator — Air bags
Published February 28, 2013 · Recall initiated: February 28, 2013
Summary
NHTSA records recall 13V066000, published February 28, 2013. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2012 Spartan Metrostar | 2012 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Gladiator — Air bags.
What's the hazard
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a Spartan advanced protection system (APS) supplied by Takata Protection Systems. The circuits on the control module of the APS may short and cause an inadvertent air bag deployment.
What to do
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - Option 4.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- METROSTAR
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2012 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2012 Spartan Metrostar | 2012 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Gladiator — Air bags recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 13V066000 on February 28, 2013. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a Spartan advanced protection system (APS) supplied by Takata Protection Systems. The circuits on the control module of the APS may short and cause an inadvertent air bag deployment.
What should I do if I have this product?
Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - Option 4.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: METROSTAR.