NHTSA Recall 14V505000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V505000; Date: Aug. 18, 2014
If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Spartan Gladiator; 2015 Spartan Gladiator; 2013 Spartan Metrostar; 2014 Spartan Metrostar; 2015 Spartan MM; 2015 Spartan SB
Component: Diesel Fuel System
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 87
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 gladiator emergency vehicles, 2013-2014 metrostar emergency vehicles, 2015 motorhome chassis, and 2015 school buses chassis. The cummins isb or isl engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with fleetguard uff-xt fuel filters, part number ff63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
How to Fix:
Spartan has notified the final stage manufacturers, and cummins will replace the affected fuel filters, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Owners may also contact cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 29, 2014
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