2007-2008 Spartan Fur, Spartan GLD and others recall: diesel

Spartan Chassis, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 25, 2008. It covers about 9 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 9
reported: Sep 25, 2008
owners notified: Sep 30, 2008

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

What is wrong: Spartan is recalling 9 my 2007-2008 fur fire truck cab/chassis and my 2008 mm motor home chassis and gld fire truck cab/chassis equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Risk: The fuel pump plug may crack causing fuel to leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy: Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1‑800‑447‑4986 or spartan at 1‑800‑543‑4277.

Recall number 08V491000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 08V491000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2008 Spartan Fur, Spartan GLD and others diesel?

Yes. Recall 08V491000, reported on September 25, 2008, covers about 9 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 08V491000?

Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1‑800‑447‑4986 or spartan at 1‑800‑543‑4277.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

VIN decoder

See the problems and recalls for an exact car

Buying a used Spartan Fur?

Check the exact car before you pay: accidents, salvage or flood titles, odometer readings and previous owners.

Check its history