Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #12V579000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V579000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2012-2013 gladiator, metro star, metro star-x, and force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between october 1, 2012, through october 31, 2012 Includes 36 affected units, Windshield Wipers may become Inoperative, component: VISIBILITY/WIPER, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2012-2013 gladiator, metro star, metro star-x, and force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between october 1, 2012, through october 31, 2012

Defect Summary

Spartan motors chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 gladiator, metro star, metro star-x, and force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between october 1, 2012, through october 31, 2012. the wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge the safety recall began on january 15, 2013. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008, option 4.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V579000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2012-12-10T00:00:00
Subject: Windshield wipers may become inoperative
Component: Visibility/wiper
Potentially Affected Units: 36

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12016
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Spartan motors chassis is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 gladiator, metro star, metro star-x, and force emergency rescue chassis cabs built between october 1, 2012, through october 31, 2012. the wiper motor shaft and the wiper arm shaft have different sized splines which may cause the windshield wipers to become inoperative.
Consequence Summary: If the windshield wipers become inoperative, the driver could have reduced visibility, which may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Spartan will notify owners and replace the wipers free of charge the safety recall began on january 15, 2013. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008, option 4.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-wp7d_ghvn_yi3p
NHTSA ID: 12V579000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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