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Spartan ERV recall 16021

Spartan ERV calls it 16021. NHTSA filed it as campaign 16V601000 on Aug 15, 2016: power train on the 2014–2016 Spartan ERV Legend and 1 other Spartan ERV model, 55 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings
NHTSA campaignVehiclesComponentFiledAffectedSeverity
16V6010002014–2016 Spartan ERV Legend and 1 other Spartan ERV modelPower TrainAug 15, 201655critical
Problem Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 Legend and Star fire trucks manufactured April 15, 2015, to April 16, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with certain C20 and C21 split-shaft transmissions from Waterous. This transmission sends power to the wheels of an emergency response vehicle or powers an add-on unit such as a water pump used for fighting fires. A component within the shift unit may be damaged and as a result, the operator may not be able to switch the power output. Risk If the power output cannot be changed, once the fire truck arrives at the scene, it may not be able to pump water to aid in extinguishing the fire, increasing the risk of injury. Fix Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the retaining clevis pin and retaining rings, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16021.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 16V601000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 16021 is the number Spartan ERV assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 16V601000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 16021 the same recall as 16V601000?

Yes. 16021 is Spartan ERV’s own number for it; 16V601000 is NHTSA’s. One recall, two references.

Which vehicles does 16021 cover?

2014–2016 Spartan ERV Legend and 1 other Spartan ERV model, 55 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 16021 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.