Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #16V140000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V140000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2014-2015 gladiator and metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured from november 18, 2014, through july 9, 2015 Includes 3 affected units, Incorrect Reading From Tank Level Pressure Sensor, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2014-2015 gladiator and metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured from november 18, 2014, through july 9, 2015
Defect Summary
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 gladiator and metrostar emergency vehicles manufactured from november 18, 2014, through july 9, 2015. under certain conditions, the fire-suppression-agent tank level pressure sensor may register an incorrect reading. this may result in the reading to indicate more agent (typically water or fire fighting foam) left in the tank than actually is.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will recalibrate the tank level system or supply a new sensor, free of charge. the recall began on march 30, 2016. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 16003.