Spartan Metrostar recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

September 28, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Shyft Group recalls 2014 Spartan Metrostar

Recall number

15V603000

Brand / firm

Spartan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 14 units

Why it was recalled

If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral on the way to attend a fire, the delay may hinder fire fighting efforts. Additionally, the loss of drive may increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured January 5, 2015, to March 9, 2015, and equipped with a fire pump and a Hale Products K-Gearbox. The K-Gearbox transmission in the affected vehicles may unexpectedly shift to neutral while traveling to or from a fire.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove the gearbox, send it to Hale for repairs and then reinstall it once it has been fixed. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-867-6478. Spartan's number for this recall is 15021.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.