Spartan recall: 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.
What could happen
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Spartan Sb 2011–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 15V170000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Reported to NHTSA
- Mar 24, 2015
- Owners notified
- Dec 2, 2015
- Vehicles or items affected
- 292
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 21, 2011 to Feb 26, 2015
- Part
- Fuel system, diesel
- Maker's own recall number
- 15006
Notes
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Spartan recall: Parking brake Mar 4, 2016
- Spartan recall: Service brakes, air Oct 28, 2014
- Spartan recall: Fuel system, diesel Aug 18, 2014
- Spartan recall: Steering Sep 30, 2013
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.