EquipmentRecall 13V-352 · 2005–2012 Spartan Erv Star Series
Spartan ERV recall 13V-352 covers 159 2005–2012 Spartan Erv Star Series for a equipment problem, reported to NHTSA on August 12, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 30% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V352000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Star Series emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through May 31, 2013 and equipped with a hydraulic ladder rack. The pins which hold the ladder in place may back out over time.
The risk
If the pins back out the ladder and ladder rack arm assembly may collapse, increasing the risk of personal injury.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and will install spacers and locking nuts to prevent the pins from backing out, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.
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 repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.