1999 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
3 recalls — 0 complaints — 4 TSBs
10V052000 Feb 5, 2010
SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Defect Description
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 ADVANTAGE, BARRON, GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, MOUNTAIN STAR, AND TR-1 FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS CABS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 27, 2003 AND NOVEMBER 17, 2009 AND BELTS SOLD TO VARIOUS VEHICLE ALTERS. CERTAIN SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FAIL TO CONFOR... Read more
Consequence
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.
Remedy
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277 - Option 1.
98V264000 Oct 29, 1998
INTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE THE "DO NOT SHIFT" DISPLAY WARNING LAMP INSTALLED IN THE LIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLY.
Consequence
WITHOUT THIS LAMP, THERE CAN BE NO POSITIVE LAMP CHECK UPON SELECTION OF THE MASTER AND IGNITION SWITCH "ON" AND THEREFORE NO IN-CAB INDICATION OF A POTENTIAL TRANSMISSION FAULT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LAMP IN THE LOWER LEFT SEGMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL PANEL.
98V252000 Oct 7, 1998
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FRONT UNDERHOOD
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. A DEFECTIVE ELECTRICAL HARNESS, PART NO. 200185, WAS USED ON THESE FIRE TRUCKS, CAUSING AN INOPERATIVE 'CHECK TRANSMISSION LIGHT.' THERE WOULD BE NO IN-CAB INDICATION OF A TRANSMISSION FAULT WHICH COULD LEAD TO AN INOPERATIVE VEHICLE IF NOT SERVICED ACCORDING TO T... Read more
Consequence
THE TRANSMISSION COULD LOCK IN A RANGE AND UPSHIFT/DOWNSHIFT WOULD BE RESTRICTED, INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE WIRING IN THESE HARNESSES.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 SPARTAN ADVANTAGE
4 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| 357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER | 1 |
| 160000 STRUCTURE | 1 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 1 |
4S7-B9X7H-07
Jun 19, 2017
160000 STRUCTURE
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy or replace cab lock down mounting structures.
4S7-B9X7H-07
Jun 19, 2017
350000 EQUIPMENT
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy or replace cab lock down mounting structures.
4S7-H4R7D-12
Nov 9, 2016
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
This service bulletin addresses a condition in the condenser fans in the air conditioning system may become inoperative.
4S7-H4R7D-12
Nov 9, 2016
357100 EQUIPMENT:APPLIANCE:AIR CONDITIONER
This service bulletin addresses a condition in the condenser fans in the air conditioning system may become inoperative.
SPARTAN ADVANTAGE — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SPARTAN ADVANTAGE across all model years (1989–2018).
73
Total Recalls
2
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
SPARTAN ADVANTAGE — Year by Year
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| 2018 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 2 | 1 | View |
| 2014 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2008 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 3 | 1 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 (current) | 3 | 0 | |
| 1998 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1997 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1996 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 1995 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1994 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1993 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1992 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1991 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1990 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 1989 | 1 | 0 | View |