SPARTAN METRO STAR 2017: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V691000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN METRO STAR 2017
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-11-30 2018-10-03 2018-10-09

Production Dates: 2000-03-27 - 2018-08-13

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18030

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 923

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service "EMS" cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.

Consequence

If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.

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.