Delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 14V-359 · 2013–2014 Spartan Gladiator
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 14V-359 covers 9 2013–2014 Spartan Gladiator for a delivery: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on June 23, 2014. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q4) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 14V359000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 22, 2012, to February 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a high pressure fuel fitting may make contact with the aluminum engine tunnel overlay causing the fitting to wear and possibly leak fuel.
The risk
If the fuel fitting leaks in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new remote fuel filter mounting bracket to move the filter inboard, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14009.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 22, 2012 to February 12, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.