Spartan Motors, Inc.: Fuel System, Diesel
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this defect to federal regulators on Mar 24, 2015 and put the number of vehicles at risk at 292. The repair is free for as long as the recall stands.
The defect
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.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.
The 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.
6 model years covered
Newest first| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Fires | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Spartan SB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2015 Spartan SB | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 Spartan SB | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2013 Spartan SB | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| 2012 Spartan SB | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| 2011 Spartan SB | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
What this page is, and what to do next
A recall is not an opinion. It is a Part 573 report a manufacturer is required by federal law to file once it decides a defect poses an unreasonable risk to safety, and it commits them to repairing the vehicle at no cost to the owner. The three passages above are the manufacturer’s own wording as published by NHTSA.
This page describes the campaign. It cannot tell you whether one particular car has already been through the shop — that is tracked by VIN, and only the manufacturer knows it. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with a franchised dealer, quoting campaign number 15V170000.
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