SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2010: STRUCTURE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V688000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2010
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

Summary

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.

Consequence

If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.

Remedy

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.

Notes

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.