Defect Description For Recall
Spartan Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2008 Through 2010 Gladiator, Metrostar, Furion, And Diamond Fire Apparatus And Ambulance Chassis Manufactured From January 29, 2008 Through January 25, 2010, Equipped With Meritor WABCo Electronic Stability Control Systems (Esc). In Certain Cases, The Esc May Inadvertently Interpret Vehicle Instability, Even Though The Vehicle May Be Stable, Which Would Require Intervention Of Brake Activation To A Selected Wheel.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
FURION
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
10V209000
Component Description
Electronic Stability Control
Effect Of Defect
Inadvertent Brake Application To A Selected Wheel May Cause The Drive To Try And Over Correct, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Spartan Will Notify Owners And Authorized Service Centers Will Perform The Repairs Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On July 12, 2010. Owners May Contact Spartan At 1-800-543-5008, Option 5.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20080129
End Of Manufacture
20100125
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
468
Date Owners Notified
20100712
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20100514
Make Campaign Number
10010