Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Gladiator emergency
— Recall Campaign #14V022000
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 10, 2007, through May 11, 2011, and equipped with an engine cooling fan and a Cummins ISM engine. In the affected vehicles, excessive vibration of the engine cooling fan can result in the fan shattering while spinning.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 480 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
14V022000
| Manufacturer: | Shyft Group |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | January 28, 2014 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 14V022000 |
| Units affected: | 480 |
- Description:
- Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 10, 2007, through May 11, 2011, and equipped with an engine cooling fan and a Cummins ISM engine. In the affected vehicles, excessive vibration of the engine cooling fan can result in the fan shattering while spinning.
- Consequeces:
- If the fan shatters when the cab is raised, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by pieces of the fan and injured.
- Corrective action:
- Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Customers may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this recall is 14001.
- 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.