NHTSA recall campaign
16V688000
ManufacturerSpartan Motors USAReported2016-09-23Affected9 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladiator tractor drawn aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured November 18, 2004, to July 26, 2010. The tiller frame of the affected vehicles may crack near the outriggers.
Risk
If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements plates, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →