NHTSA Campaign 14V664000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Issued by Spartan Motors, Inc. · Reported Oct 22, 2014 · 304 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Gladiator vehicles manufactured March 25, 2010, to October 16, 2014. The engine cooling fan may break and separate during severe vibration.
Consequence
If the hood to the vehicle is open, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.
Remedy
The cooling fans in the affected vehicles will be replaced by dealers free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for the recall is 14018.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2010 | 304 |
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2011 | 304 |
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2012 | 304 |
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2013 | 304 |
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2014 | 304 |
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2015 | 304 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 14V664000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.