Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
RMA 75
Year
2008
Recall Campaign Number
13V049000
Component Description
Equipment
Effect Of Defect
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.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Erv
Start Of Manufacture
20080404
End Of Manufacture
20100413
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
20
Date Owners Notified
20130225
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20130211
Make Campaign Number
ERV13-003