Spartan Recall 13V046000: Equipment, Mechanical

NHTSA recall 13V046000 · announced February 11, 2013 · filed by Spartan Erv · 26 units affected

The problem

Spartan is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 RMP 100 and 2008-2010 MMP 100 aerial vehicle apparatus. These vehicles are equipped with a single platform inclinometer that may provide an intermittent signal allowing the platform to be tilted more than below the horizontal plane.

The risk

The intermittent signal may allow the aerial platform to be tilted more than below the horizontal plane which could allow the platform to strike nearby objects or people increasing the risk of injury or property damage.

What to do

Spartan will notify the owners, and dealers will replace the single inclinometer with a dual inclinometer installed in a sealed enclosure, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

Notes

This is Spartan recall number ERV13-002.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2008 Spartan Mmp 100
• 2009 Spartan Mmp 100
• 2010 Spartan Mmp 100
• 2005 Spartan Rmp 100
• 2006 Spartan Rmp 100
• 2007 Spartan Rmp 100
• 2008 Spartan Rmp 100
• 2009 Spartan Rmp 100
• 2010 Spartan Rmp 100
• 2011 Spartan Rmp 100

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.