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Spartan Gladiator Recall 19V338: Aerial Device Can Fall If Frame Cracks

NHTSA campaign 19V338, reported April 30, 2019, 45 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Cracks may develop and extend into the vertical portions of the tiller frame on certain Spartan Gladiator tractor-drawn aerial vehicles. Cracking can make the aerial device unstable.

If the aerial device becomes unstable, it may fall, which increases the risk of injury. Owners should contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-800-543-5008 and reference recall 19007. Spartan will notify owners, and authorized dealers will inspect for and correct any cracking and add reinforcements to prevent future cracking, at no charge.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 19V338Spartan Motors USA
Component
EQUIPMENT
Problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2016 Emergency Response Gladiator Tractor Drawn Aerial vehicles. Cracks may develop and extend into the vertical portions of the tiller frame, resulting in instability of the aerial device.
Risk
If the aerial device becomes unstable, the device may fall, increasing the risk of an injury.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and correct any cracking, and add reinforcements to prevent any possible future cracking, free of charge. The recall began May 13, 2019. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 19007.
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

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