Spartan · Canada · Crit
Spartan FC-94, Metro Star: Structure
Affects Spartan FC-94, Metro Star · 2024–2025 — about 9 vehicles.
The hazard
Issue: On certain fire trucks, the cab tilt cylinder may not have been manufactured properly. As a result, the cylinder could go beyond its limit and separate. If this happens, the cab could drop suddenly. Safety Risk: A cab that drops suddenly could increase the risk of injury. Corrective Actions: Spartan Fire will notify owners by mail and advise you to take your truck to an authorized service facility to inspect and, if necessary, replace the cab tilt cylinder.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational