GULF STREAM GLADIATOR 2013: VISIBILITY/WIPER
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : GLADIATOR | Year : 2013 |
| Build Dates : 2012-10-01 - 2012-10-31 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 12V579000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2013-01-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2012-12-10 | Date Added to Database: 2012-12-12 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12016 | ||
| Component: VISIBILITY/WIPER | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 36 | ||
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Summary:
Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative. |
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Consequence:
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash. |
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Remedy:
Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008, Option 4. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Spartan's recall campaign number is 12016.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. |
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