Cooling system: fanRecall 14V-022 · 2008–2011 Spartan Gladiator
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 14V-022 covers 480 2008–2011 Spartan Gladiator for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on January 28, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q2) shows 56% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V022000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The 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.
The fix
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.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
56%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 10, 2007 to May 11, 2011. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.