Spartan Gladiator recalled over fire hazard

Recall date

June 3, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Shyft Group recalls 2015 Spartan Gladiator, Metrostar

Recall number

16V400000

Brand / firm

Spartan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 39 units

Why it was recalled

If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

What was recalled

Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Gladiator and MetroStar Emergency Response vehicles manufactured June 3, 2015, to March 16, 2016, equipped with pumps to provide pressurized water to aid in fighting fires. These pumps have 6" intake strainers that may have been improperly soldered during production and, as a result, the strainers may come apart during use, allowing parts of the strainer and debris to enter the pump, possibly damaging the pump.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners to check the strainer for missing solder at the joints. Any strainers missing solder will be replaced, free of charge. The recall began on June 10, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 or Hale Products Customer Service Center at 1-800-533-3569. Spartan's number for this recall is 16012.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.