Recall 10V-210: 2007 Spartan Advantage, 2006–2008 Spartan Diamond and 2 more
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on May 14, 2010, covering about 58 vehicles.
The problem
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator, metrostar, advantage, and diamond fire apparatus chassis manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 15, 2010, equipped with independent front suspensions supplied by ridewell corporation. Bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack, or separate, from the main structure (Cradle assembly). Certain welds that attach the bell crank support brackets may have been omitted during the weldment operation of the suspension cradle.
The risk
A complete separation of the bell crank support bracket(S) may cause steering impairment which could result in a vehicle crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 26, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 10011.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 | Suspension › Front |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 10V210000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Advantage | 2007 | All years |
| Spartan Diamond | 2006, 2007, 2008 | All years |
| Spartan Gladiator | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 | All years |
| Spartan Metrostar | 2008, 2009 | 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-210?
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator, metrostar, advantage, and diamond fire apparatus chassis manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 15, 2010, equipped with independent front suspensions supplied by ridewell corporation. Bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack, or separate, from the main structure (Cradle assembly). Certain welds that attach the bell crank support brackets may have been omitted during the weldment operation of the suspension cradle.
How is recall 10V-210 fixed?
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on may 26, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
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.