Recall 14V359000

FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Report Date
20140623
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 22, 2012, to February 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a high pressure fuel fitting may make contact with the aluminum engine tunnel overlay causing the fitting to wear and possibly leak fuel.

Safety Consequence

If the fuel fitting leaks in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new remote fuel filter mounting bracket to move the filter inboard, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14009.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.