SPARTAN GLADIATOR 1991: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V010000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 1991 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-06-18 | 1999-01-20 | 1999-01-27 |
Production Dates: 1986-07-31 - 1997-12-16
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 97019
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3210
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE 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.
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAB TILT SYSTEM TO ACTUATE WITHOUT CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HERMETICALLY SEALED SOLENOID ASSEMBLY.
OWNER 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'.
