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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 14V513📅 Aug 21, 2014

2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator & 2011, 2013–2014 Spartan Metrostar recall: equipment

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, and 2011 and 2013-2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured June 15, 2011, to January 14, 2014. The affected vehicles are equipped with a pressure governor or hand throttle supplied by Fire Research Corporation (FRC). Due to an issue with the software for the pressure governor or hand throttle, the affected vehicles may experience an engine surge.

💥 The risk

A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury.

🔧 The fix

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a software update, free of charge. The recall began in September 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14013.

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
14V513000
Manufacturer recall #
14013
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Vehicles affected
95
Component
EQUIPMENT
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 29, 2014
Built
Jun 15, 2011 – Jan 14, 2014
Recall started by
MFR
Notes
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 14V513 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 14V513?

2013–2015 Spartan Gladiator & 2011, 2013–2014 Spartan Metrostar. 95 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.