Spartan recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Spartan ERV is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 RMA 75, RMA 103, and TDA aerial fire apparatus manufactured from April 04, 2008, through April 13, 2010 and equipped with hydraulic extension and retraction cylinders produced by RamRod Industries. The cylinders on the affected vehicles may have welded rod eyes that were not properly heat treated during the manufacturing process.
What could happen
An improperly manufactured rod eye end attachment may fracture or separate. In the event two affected cylinders are installed on the same aerial lift device, the aerial lift may retract without warning and cause severe injury and/or property damage.
The fix
Spartan ERV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.
Vehicles covered
- Spartan Rma 103 2008–2009
- Spartan Rma 75 2008–2009
- Spartan Tda 2008–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 13V049000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Spartan Erv
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 11, 2013
- Owners notified
- Feb 25, 2013
- Vehicles or items affected
- 20
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 4, 2008 to Apr 13, 2010
- Part
- Equipment
- Maker's own recall number
- ERV13-003
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is ERV13-003.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Spartan recall: Equipment Aug 12, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.