SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2012: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V403000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2012 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-08-19 | 2015-06-24 | 2015-06-24 |
Production Dates: 2009-11-10 - 2015-06-16
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15011
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1599
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Spartan Motors, Inc. "Spartan" is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured November 10, 2009, to June 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan blades may detach while the fan is spinning.
If the cab is raised, 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.
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected emergency vehicle chassis, and their dealers will install a new engine cooling fan, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15011.
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.
