NHTSA Campaign Id 14V664000; Date: Oct. 22, 2014
If the hood to the vehicle is open, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.
Recalled Vehicles:2010 Spartan Gladiator; 2011 Spartan Gladiator; 2012 Spartan Gladiator; 2013 Spartan Gladiator; 2014 Spartan Gladiator; 2015 Spartan Gladiator
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 304
Recall Summary:Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 gladiator vehicles manufactured March 25, 2010, to October 16, 2014. The engine cooling fan may break and separate during severe vibration.
How to Fix:The cooling fans in the affected vehicles will be replaced by dealers free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for the recall is 14018.
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: Dec 19, 2014
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