Vehicle recall 13V049000 · February 11, 2013
Spartan RMA 103, RMA 75 and 1 more model
The cylinders on the affected vehicles may have welded rod eyes that were not properly heat treated during the manufacturing process.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan ERV is recalling certain model year 2008-2009 RMA 75, RMA 103, and TDA aerial fire apparatus manufactured from April 04, 2008, through April 13, 2010 and equipped with hydraulic extension and retraction cylinders produced by RamRod Industries. The cylinders on the affected vehicles may have welded rod eyes that were not properly heat treated during the manufacturing process.
- Consequence
- An improperly manufactured rod eye end attachment may fracture or separate. In the event two affected cylinders are installed on the same aerial lift device, the aerial lift may retract without warning and cause severe injury and/or property damage.
- Remedy
- Spartan ERV will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected cylinders, free of charge. The recall began on February 25, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.
- Notes
- Spartan's recall campaign number is ERV13-003.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 13V049000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 11, 2013
- Filed by
- Spartan ERV
- Manufacturer campaign
- ERV13-003
- Owner notification
- February 25, 2013
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 20
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Equipment
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan RMA 103 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Spartan RMA 75 (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Spartan TDA (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Spartan been repaired?
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