The problem
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 fur and amb ambulance apparatus cab and chassis manufactured between august 10, 2007 and october 5, 2009, equipped with front turn signals supplied by sound off signal. The front turn signals do not meet the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "Lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for light output.
The risk
The visibility of the vehicle will be reduced due to inadequate front lighting, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify vehicles that may contain the noncompliance. The affected vehicles will be repaired by spartan free of charge. The safety recall began on november 13, 2009. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-5008.
Contacts
Spartan's recall campaign number is 09023. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.Safercar.Gov>http://www.Safercar.Gov</a> .
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Spartan dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 09V417000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.