Spartan Charger 1997

Model Charger made in 1997 by Spartan got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerninglatches/locks/linkages, seat belts and structure.

Model 1997

Recalls

CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH
98V077000SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.from 02/14/1996 to 06/24/1997V (Vehicle)47705/19/1998MFRSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.04/24/199804/28/1998
Defect SummaryVehicle description: fire trucks with occupant side entry doors. a difficulty in latching the side entry doors to the full closed position, and/or, the doors may release to the secondary latch position. also loose rivets can cause the latch control mechanism to bind not allowing the door to latch properly when shut.
Consequence SummaryThe cab door could unlatch from its primary latch while the vehicle is in motion, allowing the door to open unassisted to the secondary latch position.
Corrective SummaryDealers will remove and replace the latch and actuator on the doors.
NotesOwner notification began may 19, 1998. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
SEAT BELTS - FRONT - ANCHORAGE
99V118000SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.from 12/10/1996 to 09/30/1998V (Vehicle)175311/29/1999MFRSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.05/12/199905/20/1999571207
Defect SummaryVehicle description: fire trucks. these fire trucks are all 4-door models which contain dual, forward facing passenger seats. the hardware utilized to mount the seat box to the cab floor and to the backwall structure, and also to mount the type 1 seat belt systems, was inadequate to meet the requirements of fmvss nos. 207/210, seating systems and seat belt assembly anchorages.
Consequence SummaryThe seat box mounting/restraining hardware can loosen or fail allowing the seat/seat box assembly to break free of its mounting to the cab floor and/or backwall which could cause injury to the occupants of those seats.
Corrective SummaryDealers will replace the seat box mounting fasteners.
NotesOwner notification began november 29, 1999. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-800-722-3025.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
STRUCTURE
99V010000SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.from 09/08/1986 to 10/01/1996V (Vehicle)321006/18/1999MFRSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.01/20/199901/27/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: fire trucks. the cab tilt system contains a 12 volt electrical solenoid assembly as an accessory to the cab tilt electric motor/hydraulic pump assembly. rain, snow, salt spray or other corrosive environment can corrode the solenoid or bridge the energizing coil wire terminal causing the cab tilt system to operate uncontrollably.
Consequence SummaryThis could cause the cab tilt system to actuate without control, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Corrective SummaryDealers will install a hermetically sealed solenoid assembly.
NotesOwner notification began june 18, 1999.owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-800-722-3025. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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