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VISIBILITY/WIPERUS12V579000

Spartan FORCE

Spartan FORCE

Model years
2013–2013

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.

Risk

If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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Spartan GLADIATOR

Model years
2012–2013

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.

Risk

If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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Spartan METROSTAR

Model years
2012–2013

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.

Risk

If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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Spartan METROSTAR-X

Model years
2013–2013

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.

Risk

If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

View the official source notice →