Recall 98V-109: 1997 Spartan Gladiator, 1997 Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator and 1 more

SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall for service brakes, hydraulic, reported to NHTSA on May 20, 1998, covering about 7 vehicles.

NHTSA number
98V-109
Report date
May 20, 1998
Vehicles affected
7
Owners notified
Oct 7, 1998

The problem

Vehicle description: fire truck chassis equipped with telma retarder and wabco version 'd' anti-lock brake system (Abs). The ABS test mode wiring was incorrectly wired through the console resulting in the inability to read and clear the blink codes on these fire trucks.

The risk

The driver would not be able to read or clear these codes from the console.

The fix

Dealers will perform a wiring change in the center console.

Notes

Owner notification began october 7, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Recall details

ManufacturerSPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
ComponentService Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number98V109000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Spartan Gladiator1997All years
Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator1997All years
Spartan Metro Star1997All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 98V-109?

Vehicle description: fire truck chassis equipped with telma retarder and wabco version 'd' anti-lock brake system (Abs). The ABS test mode wiring was incorrectly wired through the console resulting in the inability to read and clear the blink codes on these fire trucks.

How is recall 98V-109 fixed?

Dealers will perform a wiring change in the center console.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.