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2013 SPARTAN FORCE Recall - Campaign #12V579000

 
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2013 SPARTAN FORCE RECALL - #12V579000

RECALL FOR VISIBILITY/WIPER

Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 2013 SPARTAN FORCE
Manufacturer Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Manufactured between 10/1/2012 - 10/31/2012
Recalled on 12/12/2012
Influenced by Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Owners Notified on 1/15/2013
# Affected 36
Recalled for VISIBILITY/WIPER
Description Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
Consequences If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective action Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008, Option 4.
Notes Spartan's recall campaign number is 12016.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.
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