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Spartan MMP 100 Recall 13V046: Equipment:Mechanical

NHTSA campaign 13V046, reported February 11, 2013, 26 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V046Spartan ERV
Component
EQUIPMENT:MECHANICAL
Problem
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 RMP 100 and 2008-2010 MMP 100 aerial vehicle apparatus. These vehicles are equipped with a single platform inclinometer that may provide an intermittent signal allowing the platform to be tilted more than below the horizontal plane.
Risk
The intermittent signal may allow the aerial platform to be tilted more than below the horizontal plane which could allow the platform to strike nearby objects or people increasing the risk of injury or property damage.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the owners, and dealers will replace the single inclinometer with a dual inclinometer installed in a sealed enclosure, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.
Notes
This is Spartan recall number ERV13-002.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.

Affected vehicles

Spartan MMP 100200820092010
Spartan RMP 1002005200620072008200920102011