CHARLOTTE, Mich., Jan. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — A former independent
contractor for Spartan Chassis, Inc. pleaded guilty yesterday in U.S. District
Court in South Carolina to Soliciting, Accepting or Attempting to Accept a
Kickback. The individual began as an independent contractor for Spartan
Chassis based on his background in the fire truck, ambulance and chassis
business. Subsequently, and without Spartan Chassis’s knowledge, the
individual secured employment at Force Protection, Inc. When officials at
Spartan Chassis learned of his employment at Force Protection, Spartan Chassis
requested that he disclose to Force Protection his relationship with Spartan
Chassis, which was followed by his resignation at Force Protection.
Spartan Chassis said it cooperated fully with the government’s
investigation and clarified it is not party to the information or plea.
Spartan Chassis continues to be a subcontractor in good standing with
Force Protection.
About Spartan Chassis, Inc.:
Spartan Chassis, Inc., a subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc.
(Nasdaq: SPAR), is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom chassis for
recreational vehicles, fire trucks and specialty vehicles. Spartan Motors,
which also manufactures emergency rescue vehicles under the brand names of
Crimson Fire, Crimson Fire Aerials and Road Rescue, reported sales of $445
million in 2006 and is focused on becoming the premier manufacturer of
specialty vehicles and chassis in North America.
SOURCE Spartan Chassis, Inc.
01/25/2008
CONTACT: Jeff Lambert of Lambert, Edwards & Associates for Spartan
Chassis, Inc.+1-616-233-0500