1990 Spartan Gladiator
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1990 Spartan Gladiator. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
3 recalls name the 1990 Spartan Gladiator. Newest first.
Vehicle description: fire trucks. these fire trucks are all 4-door models which contain dual, forward facing passenger seats. the hardware utilized to mount the seat box to the cab floor and to the backwall structure, and also to mount the type 1 seat belt systems, was inadequate to meet the requirements of fmvss nos. 207/210, ""seating systems" and…
Risk and remedy
Risk
The seat box mounting/restraining hardware can loosen or fail allowing the seat/seat box assembly to break free of its mounting to the cab floor and/or backwall which could cause injury to the occupants of those seats.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the seat box mounting fasteners.
Vehicle description: fire trucks. the cab tilt system contains a 12 volt electrical solenoid assembly as an accessory to the cab tilt electric motor/hydraulic pump assembly. rain, snow, salt spray or other corrosive environment can corrode the solenoid or "bridge" the energizing coil wire terminal causing the cab tilt system to operate uncontrollably.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This could cause the cab tilt system to actuate without control, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Dealers will install a hermetically sealed solenoid assembly.
The electrical harness power distribution center was mounted behind the kick panel in the step well area of the truck, and the unsealed connectors, if exposed to water, could result in stray voltage, shorting, or corrosion.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the unsealed connectors experience a condition that allowed moisture to enter, the engine can experience electronic throttle control problems. The foot operated throttle would not be able to control the electronic-governed engine speed, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will install a new electrical harness with sealed connectors and relocating the power distribution center.
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