NHTSA recall 12V579000
Visibility/wiper
Spartan Force and 3 more
Reported Dec 10, 201236 vehicles affectedSpartan Chassis, Inc.Maker’s number 12016Built Oct 1, 2012 – Oct 31, 2012
The defect
Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
The risk
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008, Option 4.