SPARTAN METRO STAR 2015: STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERS
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
