Spartan Force, Gladiator, Metrostar, METROSTAR-X (2012-2013): Visibility/wiper
Recall 12V579000 · Dec 10, 2012 · Spartan Chassis, Inc.
36
vehicles affected
36
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V579000
- Date
- Dec 10, 2012
- Maker
- Spartan Chassis, Inc.
- Units affected
- 36
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Visibility/wiper
- Model years
- 2012-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 Gladiator, Metro Star, Metro Star-X, and Force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between October 1, 2012, through October 31, 2012. The wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
What can happen
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008, Option 4.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 6 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V579000?
4 models: Spartan Force (2013), Spartan Gladiator (2012-2013), Spartan Metrostar (2012-2013) and 1 more, about 36 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V579000?
Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge The safety recall began on January 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-5008, Option 4.
What can happen?
If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.