Vehicle recall 13V353000 · August 12, 2013

Spartan TDA, RMA 103 and 2 more models

These vehicles are equipped with rotation interlock magnets that are attached by an adhesive.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Spartan ERV (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2005-2009 RMA 75 and RMP 100; model year 2004-2009 RMA 103 and model year 2004-2010 TDA aerial fire vehicles. These vehicles are equipped with rotation interlock magnets that are attached by an adhesive. The adhesive degrades over time causing the magnets to detach.
Consequence: Without properly positioned rotation interlock magnets, the aerial position cannot be properly tracked and if the outriggers are not fully deployed, the vehicle may become unstable, allowing it to roll over, causing personal injury.
Remedy: Spartan has notified owners, and the rotation interlock magnets will be secured using mechanical fasteners, free of charge. Owners may contact Spartan ERV at 1-800-867-6478, Option 2.
Notes: 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: 13V353000
Reported to NHTSA: August 12, 2013
Filed by: Spartan ERV
Owner notification: August 1, 2013
Vehicles potentially affected: 85
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Equipment

Recall 13V353000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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 (2004-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004
Spartan RMA 75 (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Spartan RMP 100 (2005-2009): 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005
Spartan TDA (2004-2010): 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004

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