NHTSA Campaign 14V359000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by Spartan Motors, Inc. · Reported Jun 23, 2014 · 9 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 22, 2012, to February 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a high pressure fuel fitting may make contact with the aluminum engine tunnel overlay causing the fitting to wear and possibly leak fuel.

Consequence

If the fuel fitting leaks in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new remote fuel filter mounting bracket to move the filter inboard, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14009.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2013 9
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2014 9

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V359000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.