| Make : SPARTAN | Model : LOW PROFILE GLADIATOR | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19970418 - 19970418 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V109000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981007 | Date Received by ODI: 19980520 | Date Added to Database: 19980527 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
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| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 7 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
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. |
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Consequence:
THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO READ OR CLEAR THESE CODES FROM THE CONSOLE. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL PERFORM A WIRING CHANGE IN THE CENTER CONSOLE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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