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2007-2009 Spartan Gladiator recall: engine and engine cooling

Spartan Chassis, Inc. reported this safety recall on May 3, 2010. It covers about 167 vehicles.

vehicles affected
167
reported
May 3, 2010
owners notified
May 19, 2010

Engine and engine cooling

What is wrong
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator fire apparatus class 8 vehicles manufactured beginning august 21, 2007 through march 8, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Risk
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 19, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑4277 - option 1.

Recall number 10V181000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V181000

Is there a recall on the 2007-2009 Spartan Gladiator engine and engine cooling?

Yes. Recall 10V181000, reported on May 3, 2010, covers about 167 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V181000?

Spartan will notify owners and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 19, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1‑800‑547‑0712 or spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑4277 - option 1.

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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