The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V046000·Announced 2013-02-11

Spartan Recalls Aerial Vehicles Due to Inclinometer Signal Failure

Spartan is recalling 2005-2011 RMP 100 and 2008-2010 MMP 100 aerial vehicles because a faulty inclinometer may allow the platform to tilt dangerously, risking injury or property damage.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural/mechanical defect in a vehicle that could result in significant injury or property damage, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan ERV is recalling certain model year 2005-2011 RMP 100 and 2008-2010 MMP 100 aerial vehicle apparatus. These vehicles are equipped with a single platform inclinometer that may provide an intermittent signal, allowing the platform to be tilted more than below the horizontal plane.

The intermittent signal may allow the aerial platform to be tilted more than below the horizontal plane, which could allow the platform to strike nearby objects or people, increasing the risk of injury or property damage.

Spartan will notify the owners, and dealers will replace the single inclinometer with a dual inclinometer installed in a sealed enclosure, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2, or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN RMP 100, MMP 100
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan ERV
Category
Vehicle — Aerial Apparatus
Hazard
Affected units
26

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • RMP 100
  • MMP 100

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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