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Spartan ERV Star Series Recall 13V352: Equipment

NHTSA campaign 13V352, reported August 12, 2013, 159 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 13V352Spartan ERV
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Star Series emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through May 31, 2013 and equipped with a hydraulic ladder rack. The pins which hold the ladder in place may back out over time.
Risk
If the pins back out the ladder and ladder rack arm assembly may collapse, increasing the risk of personal injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and will install spacers and locking nuts to prevent the pins from backing out, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.
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.

Affected vehicles

Spartan ERV Star Series20052006200720082009201020112012