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Recalls 1
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 · Recall details
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Is the 2009 Spartan Gle reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2009 Spartan Gle.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Spartan Gle?
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How many recalls does the 2009 Spartan Gle have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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