Recall 99V-118: 1989–1998 Spartan Advantage, 1989–1998 Spartan Baron and 6 more
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall for seat belts, reported to NHTSA on May 12, 1999, covering about 1,753 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: fire trucks. These fire trucks are all 4-door models which contain dual, forward facing passenger seats. The hardware utilized to mount the seat box to the cab floor and to the backwall structure, and also to mount the type 1 seat belt systems, was inadequate to meet the requirements of FMVSS nos. 207/210, ""seating systems" and "seat belt assembly anchorages."
The risk
The seat box mounting/restraining hardware can loosen or fail allowing the seat/seat box assembly to break free of its mounting to the cab floor and/or backwall which could cause injury to the occupants of those seats.
The fix
Dealers will replace the seat box mounting fasteners.
Notes
Owner notification began november 29, 1999. 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 1-800-722-3025.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 | Seat Belts › Front › Anchorage |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 99V118000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Advantage | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Spartan Baron | 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Spartan Charger | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Spartan Diamond | 1990, 1991 | All years |
| Spartan Galaxy New Generation | 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997 | All years |
| Spartan Gladiator | 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Spartan Metro Star | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999 | All years |
| Spartan Silent Knight | 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 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 99V-118?
Vehicle description: fire trucks. These fire trucks are all 4-door models which contain dual, forward facing passenger seats. The hardware utilized to mount the seat box to the cab floor and to the backwall structure, and also to mount the type 1 seat belt systems, was inadequate to meet the requirements of FMVSS nos. 207/210, ""seating systems" and "seat belt assembly anchorages."
How is recall 99V-118 fixed?
Dealers will replace the seat box mounting fasteners.
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.