Recall 14V664000

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

Report Date
20141022
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Gladiator vehicles manufactured March 25, 2010, to October 16, 2014. The engine cooling fan may break and separate during severe vibration.

Safety Consequence

If the hood to the vehicle is open, 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.

Remedy

The cooling fans in the affected vehicles will be replaced by dealers free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for the recall is 14018.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2010 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2011 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2012 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR

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