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20V-492

Aug 19

Spartan Fire

Lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers

Lighting

Not stated

20V-491

Aug 19

Keystone RV

Federal Identification Tag incorrectly states that the tire pressure should be 65 PSI, when the correct tire pressure is 80 PSI

Equipment

Part replacement

20E-056

Aug 19

Tong Yang Industry

Grille moulding coating may prevent the radar sensor for the Adaptive Cruise Control (ACC), located behind the front grille, from functioning properly

Structure

105

Part replacement

20V-490

Aug 18

BMW

Loose welding beads may form a conductive path between the hybrid battery cells which could lead to a short-circuit

Electrical system

713

Part replacement

20V-489

Aug 18

General Motors

Despite visual and audible warnings, the vehicle can be driven with the front trunk lid unlatched

Electrical system

7,071

Software update

20V-488

Aug 18

Forest River

Rear mounted Power Distribution Module (PDM) may have been damaged during manufacturing, possibly resulting in the rear marker lights, brake…

Lighting

1,547

Part replacement

20V-487

Aug 18

Kovatch Mobile Equipment

Lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers

Lighting

Not stated

20V-486

Aug 18

Heartland Recreational Vehicles

Liquid propane (LP) hose and connector may contact the suspension shackle

Equipment

204

Repair or modification

20E-055

Aug 18

Watson and Chalin Manufacturing

Lower rear pivot cap screws may not be long enough to sufficiently engage the locking feature of the corresponding nuts

Suspension

3,470

Part replacement

20V-485

Aug 14

Daimler Truck

Instrument panel brightness cannot be adjusted, possibly causing glare when driving at night

Electrical system

1,715

Software update

Campaign 20V-492

Lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers

Manufacturer: Spartan Fire
Filed: August 19, 2020
Component: Lighting
Vehicles affected: 1
Remedy: Not stated
Recall type: Vehicle

Defect summary

Spartan Fire, LLC (Spartan) is recalling one 2018 Gladiator vehicle equipped with Code 3 7x9 Stop-Tail-Turn Reverse All-in-One LED stop, tail, turn, and reverse lights. The lights may be too bright, exceeding the maximum light output allowed which may adversely affect the vision of drivers. As such, this vehicle fails to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Consequence

The excessive brightness may affect the vision of other drivers, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify the owner and instruct them to contact Code 3 to obtain a filter kit (part number CZ0199), free of charge. The recall began January 13, 2021. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-866-582-2376. Spartan's number for this recall is 20-10.

Affected models

Spartan Fire Gladiator 2018

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