NHTSA vehicle safety data
1995 Spartan Diamond Recalls & Complaints
The 1995 Spartan Diamond has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1995 Spartan Diamond. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Spartan Diamond. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SPARTAN/FIRE TRUCK CAB TILT
NHTSA #99V010000 · Structure · NHTSA notice
Reported January 20, 1999 · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Potentially affected: 3,210 vehicles
Spartan campaign 97019 · Owners notified June 18, 1999 · Vehicles built November 6, 1986 – October 15, 1996 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. THE CAB TILT SYSTEM CONTAINS A 12 VOLT ELECTRICAL SOLENOID ASSEMBLY AS AN ACCESSORY TO THE CAB TILT ELECTRIC MOTOR/HYDRAULIC PUMP ASSEMBLY. RAIN, SNOW, SALT SPRAY OR OTHER CORROSIVE ENVIRONMENT CAN CORRODE THE SOLENOID OR "BRIDGE" THE ENERGIZING COIL WIRE TERMINAL CAUSING THE CAB TILT SYSTEM TO OPERATE UNCONTROLLABLY.
Safety consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE CAB TILT SYSTEM TO ACTUATE WITHOUT CONTROL, INCREASING THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A HERMETICALLY SEALED SOLENOID ASSEMBLY.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JUNE 18, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
SPARTAN/GRANNING TAG AXLE
NHTSA #98V286000 · Suspension · NHTSA notice
Reported November 6, 1998 · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Potentially affected: 39 vehicles
Owners notified August 16, 1999 · Vehicles built February 16, 1994 – December 8, 1995 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. IF THE DRIVER ACCELERATES IN A TURN ABOVE 20 MPH FORWARD SPEED, THE LOCK PIN IS ACTUATED AND CAUSES THE AXLE TO RESIST RETURNING TO THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION AFTER THE TURN IS COMPLETED BECAUSE THE LOCK PIN IS BINDING ON THE CLAMP PLATE SURFACE.
Safety consequence
ENGAGING THE LOCK PIN IN THE LCMP PLATE HOLE AT HIGH FORWARD SPEEDS CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE LOCK PIN AND/OR THE CLAMP PLATE HOLE. LANE CHANGES AND OTHER VEHICLE MANEUVERS WILL GREATLY INCREASE CONTACT FREQUENCY AND CAUSES WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAG AXLES ON THESE FIRE TRUCKS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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