Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) certain model year 2004-2010 Emergency Response Gladiator tractor drawn aerial fire apparatus vehicles manufactured November 18, 2004, to July 26, 2010. The tiller frame of the affected vehicles may crack near the outriggers.
Shyft Group – Tiller Frame may Crack
| Report Received Date | 09/23/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V688000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the tiller frame fully cracks, the vehicle may be unstable, increasing the risk of injury to someone on the ladder. |
| Corrective Action | Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install reinforcements plates, free of charge. The recall began on November 18, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 9 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V688000) |
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