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NHTSARecalled Aug 12, 2013 · #13V352000

Ladder May Collapse

Hazard

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Description

Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2005-2012 Star Series emergency vehicles manufactured February 1, 2007, through May 31, 2013 and equipped with a hydraulic ladder rack. The pins which hold the ladder in place may back out over time. If the pins back out the ladder and ladder rack arm assembly may collapse, increasing the risk of personal injury.

Product details

Product
  • Ladder May Collapse
  • 2005-2012 Star Series emergency
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Spartan ERV
Model numbers
2012 Star
UPCs

What you should do

Spartan will notify owners, and will install spacers and locking nuts to prevent the pins from backing out, free of charge. The recall began on September 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.

View the official CPSC notice