NHTSA Recall 15V403000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V403000; Date: Jun. 24, 2015
If the cab is raised, 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 Furion; 2011 Spartan Furion; 2012 Spartan Furion; 2013 Spartan Furion; 2014 Spartan Furion; 2015 Spartan Furion; 2010 Spartan Gladiator; 2011 Spartan Gladiator; 2012 Spartan Gladiator; 2013 Spartan Gladiator; 2014 Spartan Gladiator; 2015 Spartan Gladiator; 2010 Spartan Metrostar; 2011 Spartan Metrostar; 2012 Spartan Metrostar; 2013 Spartan Metrostar; 2014 Spartan Metrostar; 2015 Spartan Metrostar
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 1,599
Recall Summary:
Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 furion, gladiator, and metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured November 10, 2009, to June 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan blades may detach while the fan is spinning.
How to Fix:
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected emergency vehicle chassis, and their dealers will install a new engine cooling fan, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15011.
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 19, 2015
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