GULF STREAM GLADIATOR 2015: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL

Make : GULF STREAM Model : GLADIATOR Year : 2015
Build Dates : 2014-05-27 - 2014-08-05
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 14V505000
Date Owner's Notified: 2014-08-29 Date Received by ODI: 2014-08-18 Date Added to Database: 2014-08-18
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 87
Summary:
      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.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.