Recall 10V-209: 2008 Spartan Diamond, 2008–2010 Spartan Furion and 2 more
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. recall for electronic stability control (esc), reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2010, covering about 468 vehicles.
The problem
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 gladiator, metrostar, furion, and diamond fire apparatus and ambulance chassis manufactured from january 29, 2008 through january 25, 2010, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control systems (Esc). In certain cases, the ESC may inadvertently interpret vehicle instability, even though the vehicle may be stable, which would require intervention of brake activation to a selected wheel.
The risk
Inadvertent brake application to a selected wheel may cause the drive to try and over correct, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners and authorized service centers will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on july 12, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008, option 5.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 10010.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Electronic Stability Control (ESC) |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V209000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Diamond | 2008 | All years |
| Spartan Furion | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Spartan Gladiator | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
| Spartan Metrostar | 2008, 2009, 2010 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 10V-209?
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 gladiator, metrostar, furion, and diamond fire apparatus and ambulance chassis manufactured from january 29, 2008 through january 25, 2010, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control systems (Esc). In certain cases, the ESC may inadvertently interpret vehicle instability, even though the vehicle may be stable, which would require intervention of brake activation to a selected wheel.
How is recall 10V-209 fixed?
Spartan will notify owners and authorized service centers will perform the repairs free of charge. The safety recall began on july 12, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008, option 5.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.