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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 10V210📅 May 14, 2010

2006–2009 Spartan Gladiator & 2006–2008 Spartan Diamond + 2 more recall: suspension

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 Gladiator, Metrostar, Advantage, and Diamond fire apparatus chassis manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 15, 2010, equipped with independent front suspensions supplied by ridewell corporation. Bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack, or separate, from the main structure (cradle assembly). Certain welds that attach the bell crank support brackets may have been omitted during the weldment operation of the suspension cradle.

💥 The risk

A complete separation of the bell crank support bracket(s) may cause steering impairment which could result in a vehicle crash.

🔧 The fix

Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 26, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.

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
10V210000
Manufacturer recall #
10011
Manufacturer
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Vehicles affected
58
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Owner phone
1-800-543-4277
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
May 26, 2010
Built
Jan 1, 2007 – Apr 15, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 10011.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 10V210 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 10V210?

2006–2009 Spartan Gladiator & 2006–2008 Spartan Diamond + 2 more. 58 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.