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Spartan ERV Star Recall 16V601: Fire Truck Pump May Fail to Engage at a Fire Scene

NHTSA campaign 16V601, reported August 15, 2016, 55 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain 2014-2016 Spartan ERV Legend and Star fire trucks may have a Waterous C20 or C21 split-shaft transmission with a damaged component in the shift unit. The operator may be unable to switch the power output, so the truck may not be able to power its water pump to fight a fire.

If the power output cannot be changed once the truck reaches the scene, firefighters may be unable to pump water to help put out the fire, which increases the risk of injury.

Spartan will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the retaining clevis pin and retaining rings at no cost. Owners can contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 (recall number 16021), and should check their VIN for open recalls.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 16V601Spartan Motors USA
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Legend and Star fire trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to April 16, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output.
Risk
If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retaining clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16021.
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 Legend201420152016
Spartan ERV Star201420152016