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Recall 14V-022: 2008–2011 Spartan Gladiator

Spartan Motors, Inc. recall for engine and engine cooling, reported to NHTSA on Jan 28, 2014, covering about 480 vehicles.

NHTSA number
14V-022
Report date
Jan 28, 2014
Vehicles affected
480
Owners notified
Mar 28, 2014

The problem

Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 10, 2007, through May 11, 2011, and equipped with an engine cooling fan and a Cummins ISM engine. In the affected vehicles, excessive vibration of the engine cooling fan can result in the fan shattering while spinning.

The risk

If the fan shatters when the cab is raised, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by pieces of the fan and injured.

The fix

Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Customers may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this recall is 14001.

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerSpartan Motors, Inc.
ComponentEngine and Engine Cooling › Cooling System › Fan
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number14V022000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Spartan Gladiator2008, 2009, 2010, 2011All 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 14V-022?

Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 10, 2007, through May 11, 2011, and equipped with an engine cooling fan and a Cummins ISM engine. In the affected vehicles, excessive vibration of the engine cooling fan can result in the fan shattering while spinning.

How is recall 14V-022 fixed?

Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Customers may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this recall is 14001.

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.