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Recall 13V-066: 2012–2013 Spartan Gladiator, 2012–2013 Spartan Metrostar

Spartan Motors, Inc. recall for air bags, reported to NHTSA on Feb 28, 2013, covering about 27 vehicles.

NHTSA number
13V-066
Report date
Feb 28, 2013
Vehicles affected
27
Owners notified
May 23, 2013

The problem

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a Spartan advanced protection system (APS) supplied by Takata Protection Systems. The circuits on the control module of the APS may short and cause an inadvertent air bag deployment.

The risk

An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.

The fix

Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - Option 4.

Notes

Spartan's recall campaign number is 13-004.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.

Recall details

ManufacturerSpartan Motors, Inc.
ComponentAir Bags
Electrical System
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number13V066000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Spartan Gladiator2012, 2013All years
Spartan Metrostar2012, 2013All 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 13V-066?

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Metro Star and Gladiator fire trucks manufactured from March 29, 2012, through January 30, 2013 and equipped with a Spartan advanced protection system (APS) supplied by Takata Protection Systems. The circuits on the control module of the APS may short and cause an inadvertent air bag deployment.

How is recall 13V-066 fixed?

Spartan Motors will notify owners, and dealers will install a new sub-wire harness on the control module of the APS, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in March 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - Option 4.

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.