NHTSA Recall 09V185000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V185000; Date: May. 28, 2009
This condition could result in a fire.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Spartan GLC; 2009 Spartan GLC; 2008 Spartan GLD; 2009 Spartan GLD; 2008 Spartan GLE; 2009 Spartan GLE; 2008 Spartan GLS; 2009 Spartan GLS
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 30
Recall Summary:
Spartan is recalling 87 model year 2008 and 2009 glc, gld, gle, and GLS fire truck cab/chassis manufactured between August 2, 2007 and may 27, 2009 equipped with c13 caterpillar diesel engines. The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
How to Fix:
Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08e054). Caterpillar will repair the subject vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277.
Recall Notes:
Spartan's recall campaign no. 09010. Owners 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: Jan 7, 2009
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