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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 13V049📅 Feb 13, 2013

2008–2009 Spartan RMA 103 & 2008–2009 Spartan RMA 75 + 1 more recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan ERV is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 RMA 75, RMA 103, and TDA aerial fire apparatus manufactured from April 04, 2008, through April 13, 2010 and equipped with hydraulic extension and retraction cylinders produced by RamRod Industries. The cylinders on the affected vehicles may have welded rod eyes that were not properly heat treated during the manufacturing process.

💥 The risk

An improperly manufactured rod eye end attachment may fracture or separate. In the event two affected cylinders are installed on the same aerial lift device, the aerial lift may retract without warning and cause severe injury and/or property damage.

🔧 The fix

Spartan ERV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.

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
13V049000
Manufacturer recall #
ERV13-003
Manufacturer
Spartan ERV
Vehicles affected
20
Component
EQUIPMENT
Owner phone
1-800-867-6478
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 25, 2013
Built
Apr 4, 2008 – Apr 13, 2010
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is ERV13-003.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

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

FAQ

Is the 13V049 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 13V049?

2008–2009 Spartan RMA 103 & 2008–2009 Spartan RMA 75 + 1 more. 20 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 1-800-867-6478.