2009 Spartan Furion recalls

Defect: Spartan chassis (spartan), is recalling certain model year 2008 diamond, model year 2008-2009 furion along with model year 2011, model year 2010 furion r/t, model year 2007-2012 gladiator, model year 2008-2012 metrostar and model year 2012 spartan force emergency rescue transport vehicles equipped with an electronic stability control (esc) manufactured from april 12, 2007, through september 30, 2011. the esc module may cause the esc system to activate unnecessarily when the vehicle is driven in a particular manner on certain unique road conditions and may adversely affect the slip angle calculation by the esc module.

Why it matters: This might cause the esc to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable by the esc. these conditions could increase the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. the safety recall began on december 19, 2011. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008 option 5.

Owner notification: December 19, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

Defect: Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 furion incomplete emergency/rescue vehicles manufactured from november 5, 2007, through august 8, 2009, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. the #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.

Why it matters: A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.

Spartan is working with caterpiller to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or spartan chassis at 1-800-543-5008 option 5.

Owner notification: January 21, 2011 · Filing manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

Defect: Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 gladiator, metrostar, furion, and diamond fire apparatus and ambulance chassis manufactured from january 29, 2008 through january 25, 2010, equipped with meritor wabco electronic stability control systems (esc). in certain cases, the esc may inadvertently interpret vehicle instability, even though the vehicle may be stable, which would require intervention of brake activation to a selected wheel.

Why it matters: Inadvertent brake application to a selected wheel may cause the drive to try and over correct, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Spartan will notify owners and authorized service centers will perform the repairs free of charge. the safety recall began on july 12, 2010. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008, option 5.

Owner notification: July 12, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.