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NHTSA Recall 18V691000

Filed by Shyft Group. Component: Equipment. Reported 2018-10-03. An estimated 923 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.

Defect

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash.

Risk

If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.

What the manufacturer will do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.

Manufacturer campaign number: 18030

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

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Vehicles covered by this recall