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- One person taken to hospital, others escape apartment fire in Kennewick
- Bellevue Fire Department adds jet skis for water rescues
- Two-dozen fires tackled across Central Oregon after over 5,100 lightning strikes
- Update: Rowena Fire near The Dalles burns 20 homes, covering over 3,500 acres
- Crews quickly contain three-acre field fire in Lane County with aerial support
OSFM Report – October 2014
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Spartan Recalls Gladiator, MetroStar Fire Trucks
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Spartan Recalls Gladiator, MetroStar Fire Trucks
The software controlling the pressure governor or hand throttle might cause an engine surge. This in turn could trigger a water pressure surge at the end of a fire hose, increasing the risk of personal injury to firefighters, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported.
The recall covers fire trucks manufactured from June 15, 2011, to Jan. 14 of this year.
To remedy the problem, Spartan dealers will install a software update free of charge. The recall is expected to begin this month.
Vehicle owners can reach Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan’s number for this recall is 14013.
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