NHTSA Campaign 15V170000

FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Issued by Spartan Motors, Inc. · Reported Mar 24, 2015 · 292 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 School Bus chassis manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 26, 2015. The fuel/water separator heater terminals and connectors may melt and allow air into the fuel system resulting in an engine stall. Additionally, heat from the terminals may ignite the connector, harness, and other materials.

Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.

Remedy

A bracket that will secure the harness to the heated fuel water separator will be supplied, and installed. Additionally, a new filter head assembly and connecting harness will be supplied. All of which will be supplied free of charge. This recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15006.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
SPARTAN SB 2011 292
SPARTAN SB 2012 292
SPARTAN SB 2013 292
SPARTAN SB 2014 292
SPARTAN SB 2015 292
SPARTAN SB 2016 292

Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V170000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.