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2008-2011 Spartan Gladiator recall: fan

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on January 28, 2014. It covers about 480 vehicles.

vehicles affected
480
reported
Jan 28, 2014
owners notified
Mar 28, 2014

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan

What is wrong
Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 10, 2007, through May 11, 2011, and equipped with an engine cooling fan and a Cummins ISM engine. In the affected vehicles, excessive vibration of the engine cooling fan can result in the fan shattering while spinning.
Risk
If the fan shatters when the cab is raised, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by pieces of the fan and injured.
Remedy
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Customers may contact Spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this recall is 14001.

Recall number 14V022000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V022000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2011 Spartan Gladiator fan?

Yes. Recall 14V022000, reported on January 28, 2014, covers about 480 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V022000?

Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan with a more robust one, free of charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Customers may contact Spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan Chassis' number for this recall is 14001.

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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