2011-2016 Spartan SB recall: fuel system, diesel
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 24, 2015. It covers about 292 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 292
- reported
- Mar 24, 2015
- owners notified
- Dec 2, 2015
Fuel system, diesel
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 School Bus chassis manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 26, 2015. The fuel/water separator heater terminals and connectors may melt and allow air into the fuel system resulting in an engine stall. Additionally, heat from the terminals may ignite the connector, harness, and other materials.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- A bracket that will secure the harness to the heated fuel water separator will be supplied, and installed. Additionally, a new filter head assembly and connecting harness will be supplied. All of which will be supplied free of charge. This recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15006.
Recall number 15V170000
Affected vehicles
Questions about recall 15V170000
Is there a recall on the 2011-2016 Spartan SB fuel system, diesel?
Yes. Recall 15V170000, reported on March 24, 2015, covers about 292 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 15V170000?
A bracket that will secure the harness to the heated fuel water separator will be supplied, and installed. Additionally, a new filter head assembly and connecting harness will be supplied. All of which will be supplied free of charge. This recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15006.
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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