1996 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
2 recalls name the 1996 Spartan Low Profile Gladiator. Newest first.
Vehicle description: fire trucks. if the driver accelerates in a turn above 20 mph forward speed, the lock pin IS actuated and causes the axle to resist returning to the straight ahead position after the turn IS completed because the lock pin IS binding on the clamp plate surface.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Engaging the lock pin in the lcmp plate hole at high forward speeds causes excessive wear in the lock pin and/or the clamp plate hole. lane changes and other vehicle maneuvers will greatly increase contact frequency and causes wear, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the tag axles on these fire trucks.
Vehicle description: fire trucks with occupant side entry doors. a difficulty in latching the side entry doors to the full closed position, and/or, the doors may release to the secondary latch position. also loose rivets can cause the latch control mechanism to bind not allowing the door to latch properly when shut.
Risk and remedy
Risk
The cab door could unlatch from its primary latch while the vehicle IS in motion, allowing the door to open unassisted to the secondary latch position.
Remedy
Dealers will remove and replace the latch and actuator on the doors.
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