Spartan Metrostar, Furion +4 more: Electronic stability control (esc)

Affects Spartan Metrostar, Furion, Furion R/T, Diamond, Gladiator, Spartan Force · 2007–2012 — about 799 vehicles.

The hazard

THIS MIGHT CAUSE THE ESC TO PERCEIVE AN OVER STEERING SITUATION AND THEREFORE APPLY THE FRONT AXLE OUTER WHEEL SERVICE BRAKE UNTIL THE VEHICLE IS PERCEIVED TO BE STABLE BY THE ESC. THESE CONDITIONS COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.

What to do

SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE CONTROL MODULE FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 19, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-5008 OPTION 5.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational