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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V208📅 Jun 9, 2009

2008–2009 Spartan FUR & 2008–2009 Spartan GLD + 1 more recall: steering

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan is recalling 75 model year 2008 and 2009 GLD, FUR, and MTR fire truck chassis manufactured between january 29, 2008 and may 6, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). The sas CAN develop internal friction between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. If developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas CAN shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.

💥 The risk

With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (ESC) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
09V208000
Manufacturer recall #
09008
Manufacturer
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Vehicles affected
75
Component
STEERING
Owner phone
1-800-543-4277
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 5, 2009
Built
Jan 1, 2008 – May 6, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign no. 09008.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 09V208 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 09V208?

2008–2009 Spartan FUR & 2008–2009 Spartan GLD + 1 more. 75 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Spartan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-543-4277.