Spartan 1986–1997 Structure recall
Recalled January 20, 1999 · NHTSA recall 99V010000 · Spartan
Hazard
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.
Units
3,210 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HERMETICALLY SEALED SOLENOID ASSEMBLY.
Product
Spartan ADVANTAGE · Spartan BARON · Spartan CHARGER · Spartan CRASH TRUCK · Spartan DIAMOND · Spartan GLADIATOR · Spartan METRO STAR · Spartan SILENT KNIGHT
Manufacturer(s)
Shyft Group
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →