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.
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
| Manufacturer | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Service Brakes, Hydraulic › Antilock/Traction Control/Electronic Limited Slip |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 98V109000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Gladiator | 1997 | All years |
| Spartan LOW Profile Gladiator | 1997 | All years |
| Spartan Metro Star | 1997 | All 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.