Recall 14V505000: 2014–2015 Spartan Gladiator and 2 other models

Report received

Aug 18, 2014

Manufacturer

Spartan Motors, Inc.

Potentially affected

87vehicles

Model years

2013–2015

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2014 Spartan Gladiator2 complaints
• 2015 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
• 2013 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
• 2014 Spartan Metrostar0 complaints
• 2015 Spartan MM0 complaints