September 29, 2020 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 20E072000
Service Gauge Not Compatible with APS System
If the APS is not engaged, there would be an increased risk of occupant injury in the event of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 20E072
Manufacturer Spartan Fire
, LLC
Components ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Number of Units Affected 16
Summary
Spartan Fire
, LLC is recalling certain Ametek gauges, part number 2101-NN1, sold as replacement parts for the Advanced Protection System (APS) in Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The Ametek gauges are not a direct replacement for the Pacific Insight gauges and may result in the APS not engaging.
Remedy
Spartan Fire
will notify owners and send a remedy kit with instructions and a jumper wire, free of charge. The recall began November 23, 2020. Owners may contact Spartan Fire
customer service at 1-866-582-2376.
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.
APPLIES TO:
This Recall Service Bulletin applies to Spartan Fire
, LLC Model Year 2012-2016 Gladiator and Metro Star cab-chassis built between August 8, 2012, and October 11, 2016. Vehicles affected are limited only to cab-chassis equipped with Spartan Advanced Protection System that have had a replacement instrument panel S-2708-001 installed.
CONDITION:
Advanced Protection System may not be operable after replacement of
original instrument panel with kit S-2708-001.
CORRECTION:
Install jumper wire on APS activation relay.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS:
Thoroughly review entire service bulletin before starting work. If there are questions or concerns with steps defined in this service bulletin, contact Spartan Fire
, LCC. Customer & Product Support Group.
All applicable industry safety standards must be followed when performing work identified in this procedure.
STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS:
1. Crimp the 2 eyelets (0636-GG5-A08) on each end of the pink wire (0740-GG5-A08) provided with the kit.
2. Locate the solid-state relay in the center switch console, as shown in FIG 2-1.
3. Use the provided diagram 0221-GG9-3471 to rework the circuits connected to the solid-state relay, as shown in FIG 3-1:
a. Remove SP006 from Post 4(-) and protect the end of the wire.
b. Remove SP1047 from the Post 3(+) and place on Post 4(-)
c. Connect the pink wire created in step 1 to Post 1(+), leaving current wire SP1598 connected.
d. Connect the other end of the pink wire to post 3(+).
4. Once all electrical connections are made, turn master and ignition switches to the ON position and start the vehicle
5. Verify the Advanced Protection System (APS) icon in the Lightbar/Message Center (LMC) flashes shortly after the engine starts. The icon will flash 6 to 8 times before turning off. The flashing icon indicates the APS control module is active and completing a power-on self-test cycle. If no faults are detected at startup, the light is extinguished.
SEOCONTENT-START Recall Service Bulletin RSB20-560-001 Page 1 of 3 QUA-FR-0291 Rev: 4.0 20-12 Service Bulletins are intended for use by Professional Technicians only. They are written to guide Professional Technicians in performing service to vehicles of specific nature in conjunction with industry standards. Professional Technicians are appropriately trained on industry standards and have the tools and equipment to perform procedures safely and properly. DATE: October 29, 2020 APPLIES TO: This Recall Service Bulletin applies to Spartan Fire
, LLC Model Year 2012- 2016 Gladiator and Metro Star cab-chassis built between August 8, 2012, and October 11, 2016. Vehicles affected are limited only to cab-chassis equipped with Spartan Advanced Protection System that have had a replacement instrument panel S-2708-001 installed. NHTSA/TC Id: 20E072 CONDITION: Advanced Protection System may not be operable after replacement of original instrument panel with kit S-2708-001. CORRECTION: Install jumper wire on APS activation relay. LABOR ALLOCATION: 1 hr. CLASSIFICATION: E3 PARTS NEEDED: QTY Part Number Description 1 S-2748-001 KIT – APS REWORK FOR AMETEK, ER SERVICE GAUGES Kit # S-2748-001 Contains: QTY Part Number Description 0.75 ft 0740-GG5-A08 WIRE-18AWG PINK GXL 2 0636-GG5-A04 EYELET #10 (22-16 GA) RED 1 0221-GG9-3471 DIAGRAM – APS CONTROLS AMETEK SERVICE GAUGE REWORK 1 RSB20-560-001 Instruction Document – English 1 RSB20-560-002 Instruction Document – French Recall Service Bulletin RSB20-560-001 Page 2 of 3 QUA-FR-0291 Rev: 4.0 20-12 Service Bulletins are intended for use by Professional Technicians only. They are written to guide Professional Technicians in performing service to vehicles of specific nature in conjunction with industry standards. Professional Technicians are appropriately trained on industry standards and have the tools and equipment to perform procedures safely and properly. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS: Thoroughly review entire service bulletin before starting work. If there are questions or concerns with steps defined in this service bulletin, contact Spartan Fire
, LCC. Customer & Product Support Group. All applicable industry safety standards must be followed when performing work identified in this procedure. STEP-BY-STEP INSTRUCTIONS: 1. Crimp the 2 eyelets (0636-GG5-A08) on each end of the pink wire (0740-GG5-A08) provided with the kit. 2. Locate the solid-state relay in the center switch console, as shown in FIG 2-1. FIG 2-1 3. Use the provided diagram 0221-GG9-3471 to rework the circuits connected to the solidstate relay, as shown in FIG 3-1: Recall Service Bulletin RSB20-560-001 Page 3 of 3 QUA-FR-0291 Rev: 4.0 20-12 Service Bulletins are intended for use by Professional Technicians only. They are written to guide Professional Technicians in performing service to vehicles of specific nature in conjunction with industry standards. Professional Technicians are appropriately trained on industry standards and have the tools and equipment to perform procedures safely and properly. a. Remove SP006 from Post 4(-) and protect the end of the wire. b. Remove SP1047 from the Post 3(+) and place on Post 4(-) c. Connect the pink wire created in step 1 to Post 1(+), leaving current wire SP1598 connected. d. Connect the other end of the pink wire to post 3(+). FIG 3-1 4. Once all electrical connections are made, turn master and ignition switches to the ON position and start the vehicle 5. Verify the Advanced Protection System (APS) icon in the Lightbar/Message Center (LMC) flashes shortly after the engine starts. The icon will flash 6 to 8 times before turning off. The flashing icon indicates the APS control module is active and completing a power-on self-test cycle. If no faults are detected at startup, the light is extinguished. FIG 3-2 Step 3b Step 3d Step 3a Step 3c SEOCONTENT-END
5 Affected Products
Equipment
| BRAND | PART NO. | PRODUCTION DATES |
| AMETEK | APS GAUGE | |
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| SPARTAN FIRE | GLADIATOR | 2018-2019 |
| SPARTAN | METROSTAR | 2018-2019 |
10 Associated Documents
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2021-2
RCLQRT-20E072-0450.PDF 211.307KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-20E072-1176.PDF 213.747KB
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-20E072-5989.PDF 213.742KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-20E072-4308.pdf 244.869KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 3
RCLRPT-20E072-7932.PDF 213.778KB
Recall Quarterly Report #1, 2020-4
RCLQRT-20E072-8893.PDF 211.133KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2021-1
RCLQRT-20E072-4131.PDF 211.228KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2021-3
RCLQRT-20E072-0274.PDF 211.415KB
Remedy Instructions and TSB
RCRIT-20E072-2486.pdf 615.96KB
Recall Quarterly Report #5, 2021-4
RCLQRT-20E072-3368.PDF 211.526KB
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