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- EQUIPMENT
- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured from November 18, 2014, through July 9, 2015. Under certain conditions, the fire-suppression-agent tank level pressure sensor may register an incorrect reading. This may result in the reading to indicate more agent (typically water or fire fighting foam) left in the tank than actually is.
- Risk
- If there is an incorrect reading of agent in the tank, it can increase the risk of injury to the fire fighter if the tank unexpectedly runs out of agent.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the tank level system or supply a new sensor, free of charge. The recall began on March 30, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16003.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The fire-suppression agent tank level sensor on these emergency vehicles may show more water or foam remaining in the tank than is actually there. Under certain conditions the reading can be incorrect, so the crew may believe there is more agent available than there really is.
This matters because if the tank unexpectedly runs out of agent during a fire response, firefighters face a higher risk of injury. Owners should contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 and reference recall number 16003. Spartan will notify owners.
The remedy is free: an authorized dealer will recalibrate the tank level system or install a new sensor at no cost. Check your vehicle identification number for open recalls to confirm whether your apparatus is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 20142015 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Metro Star | 20142015 |