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NHTSARecalled Oct 3, 2018 · #18V691000

EMS Cabinets may Detach in a Crash

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2001-2019 Spartan MetroStar and Gladiator emergency vehicles. The mounting fasteners for the Emergency Medical Service (EMS) cabinets may not be the correct size, allowing the cabinets to break free from their mountings in the event of a crash. If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.

Product details

Product
EMS Cabinets may Detach in a Crash
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the incorrect size fasteners with the correct fasteners, free of charge. The recall began November 30, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18030.

View the official CPSC notice