NHTSA Recall 08V491000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V491000; Date: Sep. 25, 2008
The fuel pump plug may crack causing fuel to leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Spartan FUR; 2008 Spartan FUR; 2008 Spartan GLD; 2008 Spartan MM
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 9
Recall Summary:
Spartan is recalling 9 my 2007-2008 fur fire truck cab/chassis and my 2008 mm motor home chassis and gld fire truck cab/chassis equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
How to Fix:
Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277.
Recall Notes:
Spartan recall no. 08021. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 30, 2008
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