Spartan Fur 2008
Model Fur made in 2008 by Spartan got 5 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, exterior lighting and service brakes, air.
Model 2008
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V433000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 117 | 11/13/2009 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 11/02/2009 | 11/04/2009 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 fire apparatus and ambulance cab/chassis manufactured between june 2, 2008 and september 2, 2009, equipped with cummins isc cm2150 and isl cm2150 model diesel engines. the vehicles may be designed with a hard wired, dash-mounted switch that enables the vehicle operator to inhibit aftertreatment diesel particulate filter regeneration in environments where the operator believes it may be unsafe for elevated exhaust temperatures. due to an issue with the logic in the ecm software in these engines, the switch may not function correctly, leading the operator to believe that the switch is in inhibit mode when it is not. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition will permit hot exhaust gases to exit the vehicle tailpipe, increasing the risk of melting or burning of nearby surfaces, or a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan is working with cummins to repair the engines free of charge. please see 09e-046. the safety recall began on november 13, 2009. owners may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels (1-800-343-7357) or spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan's recall campaign number is 09024.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V491000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 08/08/2007 to 01/23/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 9 | 09/30/2008 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 09/25/2008 | 09/25/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan is recalling 9 my 2007-2008 fur fire truck cab/chassis and my 2008 mm motor home chassis and gld fire truck cab/chassis equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. the fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The fuel pump plug may crack causing fuel to leak. fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan recall no. 08021.customers 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. | |||||||||||||||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - TURN SIGNAL | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V417000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 08/10/2007 to 10/05/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 76 | 11/13/2009 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 10/23/2009 | 10/28/2009 | 571 | 108 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 fur and amb ambulance apparatus cab and chassis manufactured between august 10, 2007 and october 5, 2009, equipped with front turn signals supplied by sound off signal. the front turn signals do not meet the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment, for light output. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The visibility of the vehicle will be reduced due to inadequate front lighting, thereby increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify vehicles that may contain the noncompliance. the affected vehicles will be repaired by spartan free of charge. the safety recall began on november 13, 2009. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-5008. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan's recall campaign number is 09023.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V184000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 07/01/2008 to 12/16/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 484 | 07/03/2009 | ODI | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 05/28/2009 | 05/28/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan is recalling 484 model years 2008-2010 adv, bey, fur, glc, gld, k2, k3, mg, mm, mtr, and nvs fire truck, ambulance, and motor home chassis manufactured between july 1 and december 16, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan's recall campaign no. 09005.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V208000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 01/01/2008 to 05/06/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 75 | 06/05/2009 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 06/09/2009 | 06/09/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan is recalling 75 model year 2008 and 2009 gld, fur, and mtr fire truck chassis manufactured between january 29, 2008 and may 6, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). the sas can develop internal friction between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. if developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can shear as the driver turns the steering wheel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (esc) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan's recall campaign no. 09008.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 . | |||||||||||||||