Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 99V118000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-05-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V118000

Seat belts: front: anchorage

Component
Seat belts: front: anchorage
Manufacturer
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,753
Reported to NHTSA
1999-05-12
Owners notified
1999-11-29

Defect description

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."

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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).

Scope of coverage

64 model years across 8 models.

ModelYears on record
SPARTAN Advantage1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989
SPARTAN Baron1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989
SPARTAN Charger1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
SPARTAN Diamond1991 1990
SPARTAN Galaxy NEW Generation1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
SPARTAN Gladiator1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987
SPARTAN Metro Star1999 1998 1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991
SPARTAN Silent Knight1997 1996 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.