CHARLOTTE, Mich., Aug. 14, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Spartan
Specialty Chassis and Vehicles, a
business unit of Spartan Motors, Inc. (NASDAQ: SPAR)
("Spartan" or the "Company"), will showcase its latest
top-of-the-line Class A diesel chassis design at the 100th Annual
Family Motor Coach Association (FMCA) International Convention and
RV Expo in Minot, North Dakota.
The event takes place at the North Dakota State Fairgrounds from
August 14-17 where Spartan will offer
an on-site training on proper owner-maintenance of an RV
chassis.
Spartan will display its signature American-flag-wrapped K3 605
chassis riding under the Entegra Cornerstone showcasing our
American heritage. Some of the new features include:
- Easy steer variable tension steering with driver control
setting
- Tire pressure monitoring system with integrated control in the
dash display
- Side camera visual display when the turn signal is
activated
The chassis also features the Spartan Advanced Protection
System®, the industry's first and only
comprehensive safety system with Collision Mitigation, Adaptive
Cruise Control, Electronic Stability Control, and Spartan Safe
Haul™, the only chassis-integrated air-braking system
for tow vehicles available on the market today.
"Our goal for customers is to arm them with knowledge to care
for and maintain their coach and chassis to ensure longevity and a
properly serviced vehicle," said Steve
Guillaume, President of Spartan Specialty Vehicles. "We're
excited to bring the latest advancements in Spartan Connected
Coach™, featuring our digital dash, to the public. FMCA is a great
event for us to connect with Spartan chassis owners in person,
provide onsite customer service, and answer questions on new
product features."
To continue supporting customers' needs and technical training
demands, Spartan will offer an on-site training seminar, service
appointments, and interactive displays for owners to continue to
learn and enhance their RV experience. Attendees can see firsthand
the latest digital dash innovations with the motor home cockpit
simulator. Training seminars highlighting owner maintenance tips
for parts and service for Spartan owners will also be available.
The training seminar will be held Thursday,
August 15, at 4 p.m. CT in the
FFA Seminar Room One.
Hosting its 100th convention and RV expo, the annual, four-day
FMCA event offers attendees access to RV displays, exhibits,
educational seminars, entertainment, member gatherings, and chapter
and camping events. Attendees looking to schedule service
appointments can register here.
About Spartan Motors
Spartan Motors, Inc. is the North
American leader in specialty vehicle manufacturing and assembly for
the commercial and retail vehicle industries (including last-mile
delivery, specialty service, and vocation-specific upfit segments),
as well as for the emergency response and recreational vehicle
markets. The Company is organized into three core business
segments, including Spartan Fleet Vehicles and Services, Spartan
Emergency Response, and Spartan Specialty Vehicles. Today,
its family of brands also include Spartan Authorized Parts, Spartan
Factory Service Centers, Utilimaster®, Strobes-R-Us™,
Smeal, Ladder Tower™, and UST®. Spartan
Motors and its go-to-market brands are well known in their
respective industries for quality, durability, aftermarket product
support, and first-to-market innovation. The Company employs
approximately 2,300 associates, and operates facilities in
Michigan, Indiana, Pennsylvania, South
Carolina, Florida,
Missouri, California, Nebraska, South
Dakota; Saltillo, Mexico;
and Lima, Peru. Spartan reported
sales of $816 million in 2018.
Learn more about Spartan Motors at www.spartanmotors.com.
CONTACT:
Samara
Hamilton – Corporate Director of Marketing and
Communications
Spartan Motors, Inc.
517.997.3860
Samara.Hamilton@spartanmotors.com
Matt Jackson – Managing
Partner
Lambert & Company
616.233.0500
mjackson@lambert.com
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