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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V140000

2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment

Published March 8, 2016 · Recall initiated: March 8, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V140000, published March 8, 2016. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment.

What's the hazard

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured from November 18, 2014, through July 9, 2015. Under certain conditions, the fire-suppression-agent tank level pressure sensor may register an incorrect reading. This may result in the reading to indicate more agent (typically water or fire fighting foam) left in the tank than actually is.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the tank level system or supply a new sensor, free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16003.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
GLADIATOR
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2015 SPARTAN METROSTAR | 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2014 SPARTAN METROSTAR
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Metrostar | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V140000 on March 8, 2016. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured from November 18, 2014, through July 9, 2015. Under certain conditions, the fire-suppression-agent tank level pressure sensor may register an incorrect reading. This may result in the reading to indicate more agent (typically water or fire fighting foam) left in the tank than actually is.

What should I do if I have this product?

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the tank level system or supply a new sensor, free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16003.

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)