Defect Description For Recall
Spartan Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 And 2009 Fur And Amb Ambulance Apparatus Cab And Chassis Manufactured Between August 10, 2007 And October 5, 2009, Equipped With Front Turn Signals Supplied By Sound Off Signal. The Front Turn Signals Do Not Meet The Photometric Requirements Of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 108, “Lamps, RefleCTIve Devices, And Associated Equipment,” For Light Output.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
AMB
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
09V417000
Component Description
Exterior Lighting:Turn Signal
Effect Of Defect
The Visibility Of The Vehicle Will Be Reduced Due To Inadequate Front Lighting, TherEBY Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Spartan Is Working With The Vehicle Manufacturers To Identify Vehicles That May Contain The Noncompliance. The Affected Vehicles Will Be Repaired By Spartan Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On November 13, 2009. Owners May Contact Their Vehicle Manufacturer Or Spartan Chassis Toll-Free At 1-800-543-5008.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20070810
End Of Manufacture
20091005
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
76
Date Owners Notified
20091113
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20091023
Make Campaign Number
9023
Part Number
571
Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard
108