SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2006: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V688000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2006 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2016-11-18 | 2016-09-23 | 2016-09-23 |
Production Dates: 2004-11-18 - 2010-07-26
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 9
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladiator tractor drawn aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured November 18, 2004, to July 26, 2010. The tiller frame of the affected vehicles may crack near the outriggers.
If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements plates, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
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.
