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2008-2009 Spartan GLC, Spartan GLD and others recall: diesel

Spartan Chassis, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 28, 2009. It covers about 30 vehicles.

vehicles affected
30
reported
May 28, 2009
owners notified
Jan 7, 2009

Engine and engine cooling: engine: diesel

What is wrong
Spartan is recalling 87 model year 2008 and 2009 glc, gld, gle, and gls fire truck cab/chassis manufactured between august 2, 2007 and may 27, 2009 equipped with c13 caterpillar diesel engines. The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
Risk
This condition could result in a fire.
Remedy
Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08e054). Caterpillar will repair the subject vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1‑800‑447‑4986 or spartan at 1‑800‑543‑4277.

Recall number 09V185000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 09V185000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2009 Spartan GLC, Spartan GLD and others diesel?

Yes. Recall 09V185000, reported on May 28, 2009, covers about 30 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 09V185000?

Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08e054). Caterpillar will repair the subject vehicles 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.

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