NHTSA recall 13V352000
Equipment
Spartan Erv Star Series
Reported Aug 12, 2013159 vehicles affectedSpartan ERVBuilt Feb 1, 2007 – May 31, 2013
The defect
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 remedy
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.