Recall 05V-063: 1999 Spartan BV, 1999 Spartan CV and 6 more
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. recall for fuel system, diesel, reported to NHTSA on Feb 28, 2005, covering about 84 vehicles.
The problem
Certain spartan my 1998-2000 school and specialty buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
The risk
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
The fix
Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles in to an authorized dealer to have the remedy done free of charge. For more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.
Notes
Spartan recall no. Spec 05006.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (Tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Fuel System, Diesel |
| Recall started by | NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation) |
| NHTSA campaign number | 05V063000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan BV | 1999 | All years |
| Spartan CV | 1999 | All years |
| Spartan SB | 1999 | All years |
| Spartan Sbfe | 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Spartan Sbfe-2142 | 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Spartan School Bus | 1999 | All years |
| Spartan SP | 1999, 2000 | All years |
| Spartan TB2242 | 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 05V-063?
Certain spartan my 1998-2000 school and specialty buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
How is recall 05V-063 fixed?
Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles in to an authorized dealer to have the remedy done free of charge. For more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.