Spartan Erv | NHTSA Recall #13V049000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V049000 by Spartan Erv. Affecting 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 Includes 20 affected units, Hydraulic Cylinders Improperly Heat Treated, component: EQUIPMENT, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

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

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V049000
Manufacturer: Spartan Erv
Report Received Date: 2013-02-11T00:00:00
Subject: Hydraulic cylinders improperly heat treated
Component: Equipment
Potentially Affected Units: 20

Details

MFR Campaign Number: ERV13-003
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: 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 Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

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

Metadata

SID: row-vjts_fdkr_7m2w
NHTSA ID: 13V049000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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