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NHTSARecalled Aug 25, 2015 · #15V540000

Front Splay Rails May Crack

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured March 4, 2013, to December 17, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front splay rails may crack. If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

Product details

Product
  • Front Splay Rails May Crack
  • 2012-2015 Gladiator and MetroStar emergency
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
2015 Gladiator
UPCs

What you should do

Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 24, 2015. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15019.

View the official CPSC notice