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NHTSARecalled Jun 26, 2013 · #13V266000

Possible Inadvertant Airbag Deployment

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2013 Metro Star and Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured August 7, 2012, through June 6, 2013. Due to electrical signal fluctuations, the circuits in the restraints control module may become damaged. If damaged, the airbag or seat belt pretensioner may inadvertently deploy. If the seatbelt pretensioner or the air bag inadvertently deploys while driving, it may result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Possible Inadvertant Airbag Deployment
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
2013 Metro
UPCs

What you should do

Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will add a suppression device to reduce electrical signal fluctuations, free of charge. The recall began on July 19, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400.

View the official CPSC notice