2016 SPARTAN SB RECALL - #15V170000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2016 SPARTAN SB |
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| Manufacturer |
Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Manufactured between |
4/21/2011 - 2/26/2015 |
| Recalled on |
3/24/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Spartan Motors, Inc. |
| Owners Notified on |
12/2/2015 |
| # Affected |
292 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
2016 SPARTAN SB Recall for PARKING BRAKE, CONVENTIONAL, MECHANICAL, LINKAGE AND CABLE
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