2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR 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 |
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR |
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| 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 |
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| 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. |
| See also |
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for AIR BAGS
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for POWER TRAIN, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION, COOLING UNIT AND LINES
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for TIRES, VALVE
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for STRUCTURE, FRAME AND MEMBERS
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for STEERING, HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST, PUMP
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for PARKING BRAKE
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for EQUIPMENT
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2012 SPARTAN METROSTAR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
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