SPARTAN RMA 75 2008: EQUIPMENT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V049000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN RMA 75 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-02-25 2013-02-11 2013-02-13

Production Dates: 2008-04-04 - 2010-04-13

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: ERV13-003

Component: EQUIPMENT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 20

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan ERV is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 RMA 75, RMA 103, and TDA aerial fire apparatus manufactured from April 04, 2008, through April 13, 2010 and equipped with hydraulic extension and retraction cylinders produced by RamRod Industries. The cylinders on the affected vehicles may have welded rod eyes that were not properly heat treated during the manufacturing process.

Consequence

An improperly manufactured rod eye end attachment may fracture or separate. In the event two affected cylinders are installed on the same aerial lift device, the aerial lift may retract without warning and cause severe injury and/or property damage.

Remedy

Spartan ERV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.

Notes

Spartan's recall campaign number is ERV13-003.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.