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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 16V400000

2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment

Published June 3, 2016 · Recall initiated: June 3, 2016

Summary

NHTSA records recall 16V400000, published June 3, 2016. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Metrostar — Equipment.

What's the hazard

Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles manufactured June 3, 2015, to March 16, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569. Spartan's number for this recall is 16012.

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Recall details

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

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Questions about this recall

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

Yes. NHTSA published recall 16V400000 on June 3, 2016. Reported hazard: Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles manufactured June 3, 2015, to March 16, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.

What should I do if I have this product?

Spartan will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569. Spartan's number for this recall is 16012.

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)