2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment
Published August 21, 2014 · Recall initiated: August 20, 2014
Summary
NHTSA records recall 14V513000, published August 21, 2014 and initiated August 20, 2014. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment.
What's the hazard
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, and 2011 and 2013-2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured June 15, 2011, to January 14, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by Fire Research Corporation (FRC). Due to an issue with the software for the pressure governor or hand throttle, the affected vehicles may experience an engine surge.
What to do
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14013.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- GLADIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2011 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2013 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2014 SPARTAN METROSTAR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Metrostar | 2013 Spartan Metrostar | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 14V513000 on August 21, 2014. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, and 2011 and 2013-2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured June 15, 2011, to January 14, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by Fire Research Corporation (FRC). Due to an issue with the software for the pressure governor or hand throttle, the affected vehicles may experience an engine surge.
What should I do if I have this product?
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14013.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: GLADIATOR.