NHTSA Campaign Id 11V006000; Date: Jan. 11, 2011
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
2008 Spartan Furion; 2009 Spartan Furion
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:engine:diesel
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 6
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 furion incomplete emergency/rescue vehicles manufactured from November 5, 2007, through August 8, 2009, equipped with caterpillar c7 engines. The #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
Spartan is working with caterpiller to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or spartan chassis at 1-800-543-5008 option 5.
Spartan's recall campaign number is 11001. 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 21, 2011
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