Spartan Erv recall: Power train
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Legend and Star fire trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to April 16, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
What could happen
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retaining clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16021.
Vehicles covered
- Spartan Erv Legend 2014–2016
- Spartan Erv Star 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V601000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 15, 2016
- Owners notified
- Sep 12, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 55
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 15, 2015 to Apr 15, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 16021
Notes
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.
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.