NHTSA Campaign 14V505000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Issued by Spartan Motors, Inc. · Reported Aug 18, 2014 · 87 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2014 87
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2015 87
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2013 87
SPARTAN METROSTAR 2014 87
SPARTAN MM 2015 87
SPARTAN SB 2015 87

Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V505000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.