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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 09V417📅 Oct 28, 2009

2008–2009 Spartan AMB & 2008–2009 Spartan FUR recall: lights

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 FUR and AMB ambulance apparatus cab and chassis manufactured between august 10, 2007 and october 5, 2009, equipped with front turn signals supplied by sound off signal. The front turn signals do not meet the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for light output.

💥 The risk

The visibility of the vehicle will be reduced due to inadequate front lighting, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

Spartan is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify vehicles that may contain the noncompliance. The affected vehicles will be repaired by spartan free of charge. The safety recall began on november 13, 2009. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-5008.

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
09V417000
Manufacturer recall #
09023
Manufacturer
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Vehicles affected
76
Component
EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL
Owner phone
1-800-543-5008
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Nov 13, 2009
Built
Aug 10, 2007 – Oct 5, 2009
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 09023.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 09V417 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 09V417?

2008–2009 Spartan AMB & 2008–2009 Spartan FUR. 76 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 1-800-543-5008.