SPARTAN RM-2242 1998: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V330000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | RM-2242 | 1998 |
| Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database | |
| 2005-07-22 | 2005-07-22 |
Production Dates: 1997-10-16 - 1998-02-26
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SPEC05027
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO/SUPERCHARGER
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 05027.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236; 'TTY: 1-800-424-9153'; OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
