Spartan Recalls Certain 2006-2009 ADV, DIA, GLD and MTR Fire Trucks

September 17, 2009

Vehicle Make / Model:     Model Year(s):
     SPARTAN / ADV     2007-2008
     SPARTAN / DIA     2006-2008
     SPARTAN / GLD     2006-2009
     SPARTAN / MTR     2007-2009
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. Mfr’s Report Date: SEP 11, 2009
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 09V352000 N/A NHTSA Action Number: N/A
Component: AIR BAGS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 239
Summary: SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2009 ADV, DIA, GLD, AND MTR FIRE TRUCK CAB AND CHASSIS VEHICLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN JANUARY 16, 2006 AND AUGUST 10, 2009 AND EQUIPPED WITH THE ROLLTEK SUPPLEMENTAL SIDE RESTRAINT SYSTEM. THE SIDE AIR BAGS ASSOCIATED WITH THE SUPPLEMENTAL RESTRAINT SYSTEM MAY INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY DUE TO FLUID INTRUSION INTO THE CONTROL MODULES.
Consequence: INADVERTENT DEPLOYMENT OF THE AIR BAG COULD RESULT IN INJURY TO OUT OF POSITION OCCUPANTS AND POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH THE VEHICLE MANUFACTURES TO IDENTIFY VEHICLES THAT MAY CONTAIN THE DEFECT. THE AFFECTED VEHICLES WILL BE REPAIRED BY SPARTAN FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING SEPTEMBER 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THEIR VEHICLE MANUFACTURER OR SPARTAN CHASSIS TOLL-FREE AT 1-800-543-5008.
Notes: SPARTAN’S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER 09004. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION’S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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