Recall 11V-500: 2008 Spartan Diamond, 2008–2009, 2011 Spartan Furion and 4 more
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. recall for electronic stability control (esc), reported to NHTSA on Oct 13, 2011, covering about 799 vehicles.
The problem
Spartan chassis (Spartan), is recalling certain model year 2008 diamond, model year 2008-2009 furion along with model year 2011, model year 2010 furion r/t, model year 2007-2012 gladiator, model year 2008-2012 metrostar and model year 2012 spartan force emergency rescue transport vehicles equipped with an electronic stability control (Esc) manufactured from april 12, 2007, through september 30, 2011. The ESC module may cause the ESC system to activate unnecessarily when the vehicle is driven in a particular manner on certain unique road conditions and may adversely affect the slip angle calculation by the ESC module.
The risk
This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable by the ESC. These conditions could increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008 option 5.
Notes
Spartan safety recall number is 11026.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 | 11V500000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Diamond | 2008 | All years |
| Spartan Furion | 2008, 2009, 2011 | All years |
| Spartan Furion R/T | 2010 | All years |
| Spartan Gladiator | 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Spartan Metrostar | 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012 | All years |
| Spartan Spartan Force | 2012 | 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 11V-500?
Spartan chassis (Spartan), is recalling certain model year 2008 diamond, model year 2008-2009 furion along with model year 2011, model year 2010 furion r/t, model year 2007-2012 gladiator, model year 2008-2012 metrostar and model year 2012 spartan force emergency rescue transport vehicles equipped with an electronic stability control (Esc) manufactured from april 12, 2007, through september 30, 2011. The ESC module may cause the ESC system to activate unnecessarily when the vehicle is driven in a particular manner on certain unique road conditions and may adversely affect the slip angle calculation by the ESC module.
How is recall 11V-500 fixed?
Spartan will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. 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.