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.
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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Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249677-spartan-gladiator-2014-recall-structure · Recall date August 25, 2015 · Official notice: NHTSA #15V540000
“SPARTAN GLADIATOR (2014) recall — Structure.” GovInfoNow, recall dated August 25, 2015. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249677-spartan-gladiator-2014-recall-structure. Based on NHTSA recall 15V540000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V540000).
Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 24, 2015. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15019.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan Motors USA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 15V540000 — Spartan Motors USA SPARTAN GLADIATOR (2014) recall — Structure Hello, I own a SPARTAN GLADIATOR (2014) recall — Structure that is covered by recall 15V540000 from Spartan Motors USA. The official recall notice states: Spartan will replace the splay rails with new splay rails with certified welds, free of charge. An interim notification was mailed to owners on September 24, 2015. The recall began on October 31, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15019. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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