2013-2015 Spartan Gladiator, Spartan Metrostar and others recall: fuel system, diesel

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 18, 2014. It covers about 87 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 87
reported: Aug 18, 2014
owners notified: Aug 29, 2014

Fuel system, diesel

What is wrong: Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Gladiator emergency vehicles, 2013-2014 Metrostar emergency vehicles, 2015 motorhome chassis, and 2015 school buses chassis. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Risk: If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan has notified the final stage manufacturers, and Cummins will replace the affected fuel filters, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑223‑4583.

Recall number 14V505000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 14V505000

Is there a recall on the 2013-2015 Spartan Gladiator, Spartan Metrostar and others fuel system, diesel?

Yes. Recall 14V505000, reported on August 18, 2014, covers about 87 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 14V505000?

Spartan has notified the final stage manufacturers, and Cummins will replace the affected fuel filters, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1‑800‑223‑4583.

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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