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NHTSA Campaign 13V049000

EQUIPMENT

Issued by Spartan ERV · Reported Feb 11, 2013 · 20 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Spartan ERV is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 RMA 75, RMA 103, and TDA aerial fire apparatus manufactured from April 04, 2008, through April 13, 2010 and equipped with hydraulic extension and retraction cylinders produced by RamRod Industries. The cylinders on the affected vehicles may have welded rod eyes that were not properly heat treated during the manufacturing process.

Consequence

An improperly manufactured rod eye end attachment may fracture or separate. In the event two affected cylinders are installed on the same aerial lift device, the aerial lift may retract without warning and cause severe injury and/or property damage.

Remedy

Spartan ERV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SPARTAN RMA 103 2008 20
SPARTAN RMA 103 2009 20
SPARTAN RMA 75 2008 20
SPARTAN RMA 75 2009 20
SPARTAN TDA 2008 20
SPARTAN TDA 2009 20

Source: NHTSA Campaign 13V049000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.