Are there recalls for the 1997 SPARTAN LOW-PROFILE?
- There are 4 recall(s) for the 1997 SPARTAN LOW-PROFILE, additional information is below.
NHTSA Mandated Recalls
Recall 11654 [USA]: Engaging the lock pin in the lcmp plate hole at high forward speeds causes excessive wear in the lock pin and/or the clamp plate hole. lane changes and other vehicle maneuvers will greatly increase contact frequency and causes wear, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
Vehicle description: fire trucks. If the driver accelerates in a turn above 20 mph forward speed, the lock pin is actuated and causes the axle to resist returning to the straight ahead position after the turn is completed because the lock pin is binding on the clamp plate surface. dealers will replace the tag axles on these fire trucks. owner notification began august 16, 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).
Recall 14144 [USA]: The driver would not be able to read or clear these codes from the console.
Vehicle description: fire truck chassis equipped with telma retarder and wabco version 'd' anti-lock brake system (abs). The abs test mode wiring was incorrectly wired through the console resulting in the inability to read and clear the blink codes on these fire trucks. dealers will perform a wiring change in the center console. owner notification began october 7, 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).
Recall 10946 [USA]: The 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.
Vehicle 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. dealers will remove and replace the latch and actuator on the doors. owner 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).
Recall 2010356 [Canada]: Brakes
Certain fire trucks equipped with tandem rear axles and electronic stability control (esc) fail to meet the service brake release requirements of canada motor vehicle safety standard 121 - air brake systems. The service brake release time is greater than the requirement and, if service brake release timing does meet the minimum requirements of the standard, may result in less efficient braking performance and will prevent the vehicle from being moved in a timely fashion. Correction: dealers will replace the brake hoses with larger diameter versions.
To ensure accuracy and for your safety, it is recommended to do a free VIN recall check here or here [USA] - UK - Canada.
Bulletins
Bulletins are notices put out by manufacturers in conjunction with the NHTSA to notify the public of manufacturing issues or changes.