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.
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
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.
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.
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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