Vehicle recall 09V417000 · October 23, 2009
Spartan AMB and FUR
The front turn signals do not meet the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for light…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 fur and amb ambulance apparatus cab and chassis manufactured between August 10, 2007 and October 5, 2009, equipped with front turn signals supplied by sound off signal. The front turn signals do not meet the photometric requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment," for light output.
- Consequence
- The visibility of the vehicle will be reduced due to inadequate front lighting, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan is working with the vehicle manufacturers to identify vehicles that may contain the noncompliance. The affected vehicles will be repaired by spartan free of charge. The safety recall began on November 13, 2009. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-5008.
- Notes
- Spartan's recall campaign number is 09023.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V417000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 23, 2009
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09023
- Owner notification
- November 13, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 76
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Exterior lighting › Turn signal
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan AMB (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Spartan FUR (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Spartan been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.