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🔥 Fire risk🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 16V601📅 Aug 15, 2016

2014–2016 Spartan Erv Legend & 2014–2016 Spartan Erv Star recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Legend and Star fire trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to April 16, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.

💥 The risk

If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.

🔧 The fix

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retaining clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16021.

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
16V601000
Manufacturer recall #
16021
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
55
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Owner phone
1-800-543-5008
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Sep 12, 2016
Built
Apr 15, 2015 – Apr 15, 2016
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 16V601 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 16V601?

2014–2016 Spartan Erv Legend & 2014–2016 Spartan Erv Star. 55 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 Erv dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-543-5008.