Recall 08V-491: 2007–2008 Spartan FUR, 2008 Spartan GLD and 1 more

SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Sep 25, 2008, covering about 9 vehicles.

NHTSA number

08V-491

Report date

Sep 25, 2008

Vehicles affected

Owners notified

Sep 30, 2008

The problem

Spartan is recalling 9 my 2007-2008 fur fire truck cab/chassis and my 2008 mm motor home chassis and gld fire truck cab/chassis equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.

The risk

The fuel pump plug may crack causing fuel to leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.

The fix

Spartan is working with caterpillar (Please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277.

Notes

Spartan recall no. 08021.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	Engine and Engine Cooling › Engine › Diesel
Recall started by	the manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number	08V491000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Spartan FUR	2007, 2008	All years
Spartan GLD	2008	All years
Spartan MM	2008	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 08V-491?

How is recall 08V-491 fixed?

Spartan is working with caterpillar (Please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277.

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.