Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #13V266000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 13V266000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2013 metro star and gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured august 7, 2012, through june 6, 2013 Includes 70 affected units, Possible Inadvertant Airbag Deployment, component: AIR BAGS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2013 metro star and gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured august 7, 2012, through june 6, 2013

Defect Summary

Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain model year 2013 metro star and gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured august 7, 2012, through june 6, 2013. due to electrical signal fluctuations, the circuits in the restraints control module may become damaged. if damaged, the airbag or seat belt pretensioner may inadvertently deploy.

Corrective Action

Spartan chassis will notify owners, and dealers will add a suppression device to reduce electrical signal fluctuations, free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2013. owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-517-543-6400.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 13V266000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2013-06-26T00:00:00
Subject: Possible inadvertant airbag deployment
Component: Air Bags
Potentially Affected Units: 70

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain model year 2013 metro star and gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured august 7, 2012, through june 6, 2013. due to electrical signal fluctuations, the circuits in the restraints control module may become damaged. if damaged, the airbag or seat belt pretensioner may inadvertently deploy.
Consequence Summary: If the seatbelt pretensioner or the air bag inadvertently deploys while driving, it may result in personal injury or increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Spartan chassis will notify owners, and dealers will add a suppression device to reduce electrical signal fluctuations, free of charge. The recall began on july 19, 2013. owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-517-543-6400.

Safety Information

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

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NHTSA ID: 13V266000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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