Defect Description For Recall
Spartan Motors Chassis Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, And Force Emergency Rescue Chassis Cabs Built Between October 1, 2012, Through October 31, 2012. The Wiper Motor Shaft And The Wiper Arm Shaft Have Different Sized Splines Which May Cause The Windshield Wipers To Become Inoperative.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
FORCE
Year
2013
Recall Campaign Number
12V579000
Component Description
Visibility/Wiper
Effect Of Defect
If The Windshield Wipers Become Inoperative, The Driver Could Have Reduced Visibility, Which May Increase The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Spartan Will Notify Owners And Replace The Wipers Free Of Charge The Safety Recall Began On January 15, 2013. Owners May Contact Spartan At 1-800-543-5008, Option 4.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20121001
End Of Manufacture
20121031
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
36
Date Owners Notified
20130115
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20121210
Make Campaign Number
12016