Spartan METRO STAR

This model has recorded recalls in US, CA but none on file for AU — that may mean it wasn't sold there, or simply hasn't had a recall.

United States

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    A reduction in water pressure may hinder fire fighting efforts, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    A loss of power steering assist increases the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the strainer and/or debris enters the pump, and the operator is forced to shut down the pump, reducing firefighting effectiveness, there could be an increased risk of injury.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARMUS

    A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EXTERIOR LIGHTING:BRAKE LIGHTSUS

    If the brake lights incorrectly illuminate, it can confuse other drivers, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    If the APS is not engaged, there would be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKESUS

    An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKESUS

    If additional distance is needed to stop the vehicle, there would be an increased risk of crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE HUBSUS

    If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKESUS

    An increase in stopping distance increases the risk of crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    A longer distance needed to stop the vehicle can increase the risk of crash.

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    PARKING BRAKEUS

    If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    PARKING BRAKE:CONVENTIONAL:AIRUS

    If the park brake is applied while the vehicle is in motion, the vehicle may suddenly decelerate and experience a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    PARKING BRAKEUS

    If the air line comes out of the fitting while the vehicle is in motion, the park brake can inadvertently be applied and the vehicle could suddenly decelerate, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVEUS

    If the seatbelt pretensioner or the air bag inadvertently deploys while driving, it may result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKUS

    A loss of air to the air brake system could increase the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the EMS cabinets become loose during a crash, the cabinets may become projectiles, increasing the risk of injury.

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    SEAT BELTSUS

    If the latch plate remains partially engaged after the button is pressed, egress from the vehicle could be hindered which would increase the risk of injury in the event of an emergency.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKUS

    Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANKUS

    Without the control line being pressure-protected, in the event the control line is severed, air may suddenly be lost from the service reservoir system, causing the brakes to apply unexpectedly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINESUS

    If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    TIRES:VALVEUS

    If the valve stems rub against the brake caliper, a hole may develop causing the tire to deflate suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKET(S) MAY CAUSE STEERING IMPAIRMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    INADVERTENT BRAKE APPLICATION TO A SELECTED WHEEL MAY CAUSE THE DRIVE TO TRY AND OVER CORRECT, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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    VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICESUS

    If the mirror lens comes loose and and falls out, the driver's ability to see objects in the mirror would be impaired, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC)US

    THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE FRONT AXLE OUTER WHEEL SERVICE BRAKE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE BY THE ESC. THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

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    PARKING BRAKEUS

    If the operator follows the incorrect directions and believes that the supplemental front park brake is applied when it is not, the vehicle may unexpectedly roll, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    SERVICE BRAKE RELEASE TIMING THAT DOES MEET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS 121 MAY RESULT IN LESS EFFICIENT BRAKING PERFORMANCE AND WILL PREVENT THE VEHICLE FROM BEING MOVED IN A TIMELY FASHION.

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    SUSPENSION:FRONTUS

    Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEMUS

    A loss of power to the pump control module can cause a loss of water pressure for fighting fires, thereby increasing the risk of injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS:AUTOMATICUS

    SLACK ADJUSTERS WITH THIS FLOW NOTCH COULD CRACK UNDER NORMAL BRAKING CONDITIONS CAUSING LOSS OF BRAKING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

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    AIR BAGS:FRONTAL:SENSOR/CONTROL MODULE-INACTIVEUS

    IF AN OWNER OR OPERATOR IS NOT WARNED OF A PROBLEM WITH THE SIDE AIR BAG SYSTEM, THEY WILL NOT TAKE STEPS TO ADDRESS AND REMEDY THE PROBLEM, THEREBY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR THE SEVERITY OF INJURY TO VEHICLE OCCUPANTS IN THE EVENT OF A CRASH NECESSITATING DEPLOYMENT OF THE SIDE AIR BAGS.

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    ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANELUS

    THE TELL TALE FOR THE HIGH BEAM MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN THE HIGH BEAM HEAD LIGHTS ARE ACTIVATED RESULTING IN A POTENTIAL DISTRACTION TO ONCOMING TRAFFIC. ALSO, THE ABS LAMP MAY NOT ILLUMINATE WHEN A MALFUNCTION OCCURS THEREFORE NOT ALERTING THE DRIVER. BOTH OF THESE CONSEQUENCES COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF CRASH.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLINGUS

    IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.

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    ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FANUS

    If the cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.

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    STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMPUS

    An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    A surge in engine speed can cause increased water pressure at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    A delay in the brakes releasing may hinder vehicle movement, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    AIR BAGSUS

    An inadvertent air bag deployment could result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.

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    VISIBILITY/WIPERUS

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

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    STRUCTURE:FRAME AND MEMBERSUS

    If the front splay rails crack, they may separate, causing the cab to collapse when it is being raised, increasing the risk of injury to those nearby.

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    SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGEUS

    THE SEAT BELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CAB DURING A VEHICLE CRASH AND FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.

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    STEERING:LINKAGESUS

    This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    FUEL SYSTEM, DIESELUS

    If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash.

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    SERVICE BRAKES, AIRUS

    The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    SEATSUS

    If the seat belt does not properly fit the seat occupant, the seat occupant has an increased risk of being injured in the event of a crash.

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    STEERING:LINKAGESUS

    If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If the vehicle unexpectedly shifts to neutral on the way to attend a fire, the delay may hinder fire fighting efforts. Additionally, the loss of drive may increase the risk of a crash.

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    EQUIPMENTUS

    If there is an incorrect reading of agent in the tank, it can increase the risk of injury to the fire fighter if the tank unexpectedly runs out of agent.

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    POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLYUS

    If the hex nuts are not tightened to specification, the driveshaft may disconnect from the drive axle, resulting in a loss of propulsion and increasing the risk of a crash.

Canada

Australia

No recorded recalls for this model in Australia.