SPARTAN METRO STAR 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V424000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN METRO STAR 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-08-07 2018-06-25 2018-06-25

Production Dates: 2009-06-04 - 2018-05-17

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18019

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1243

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2009-2018 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles. The fire water pump solenoid may corrode internally, causing a loss of power to the pump control module.

Consequence

A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, thereby increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the solenoids, free of charge. The recall began on August 7, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18019.

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.