The problem
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 the transmission failure codes.
The risk
The transmission could lock in a range and upshift/downshift would be restricted, increasing the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Dealers will repair the wiring in these harnesses.
Contacts
Owner notification began december 15, 1998. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-800-722-3025. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
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 98V252000.
- 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.