SPARTAN METRO STAR 2015: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V540000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN METRO STAR 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-10-31 2015-08-25 2015-08-25

Production Dates: 2013-03-04 - 2014-12-17

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15019

Component: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 696

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured March 4, 2013, to December 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front splay rails may crack.

Consequence

If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

Remedy

Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 24, 2015. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15019.

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.