Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #09V208000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V208000 by Shyft Group. Includes 75 affected units, STEERING ANGLE SENSOR FAILURE/MERITOR WABCO, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Spartan is recalling 75 model year 2008 and 2009 gld, fur, and mtr fire truck chassis manufactured between january 29, 2008 and may 6, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). the sas can develop internal friction between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. if developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.

Corrective Action

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 09V208000

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

Report Received Date: 2009-06-09T00:00:00

Subject: Steering angle sensor failure/meritor wabco

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 75

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 09008

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Spartan is recalling 75 model year 2008 and 2009 gld, fur, and mtr fire truck chassis manufactured between january 29, 2008 and may 6, 2009, equipped with meritor wabco steering angle sensors (sas). the sas can develop internal friction between the sensor gears and the sensor housing as a result of external forces experienced on the vehicle including vibration. if developed friction is great enough, the driving tab of the sas can shear as the driver turns the steering wheel.

Consequence Summary: With a broken sas driving tab, the electronic stability control (esc) will not function properly, which could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wfie_23k8-ns7f

NHTSA ID: 09V208000

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Created At: 1742808662

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