Spartan Gladiator recalled over injury risk

Recall date

July 27, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Shyft Group recalls 2007–2015 Spartan Gladiator

Recall number

15V466000

Brand / firm

Spartan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 29 units

Why it was recalled

The supporting frame could fail to support the aerial device, allowing it to fall and strike and injure a bystander, become a road hazard, or startle the vehicle's driver, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured from April 18, 2007, through June 10, 2015. The affected vehicles were built with aerial devices and the torque frames are susceptible to cracking.

What to do

Spartan will njotify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles by adding reinforcement sections for each side of the frame, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15013.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.