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SevereNHTSA·11V425000·Announced 2011-08-17

Spartan Recalls 2010-2012 Recreational Vehicles Due to Exhaust Fire Risk

Spartan is recalling certain 2010-2012 recreational vehicles because a faulty exhaust clamp bolt can fracture, allowing hot gases to vent and cause a fire.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect where a component failure can lead to fire and road hazards, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Chassis, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010, 2011, and 2012 recreational vehicles, including the Gladiator, MM, K2, K3, Bus, Furion, and Metro Star models. These vehicles were manufactured between September 29, 2010, and June 20, 2011, and are equipped with a Cummins ISB, ISC, ISL, or ISX diesel engine.

The recall addresses a defect in the V-band clamp assembly used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC)/diesel particulate filter (DPF). The assembly includes a T-bolt that can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. If the T-bolt fails, the clamp may loosen, causing the inlet or outlet sections to disconnect from the DOC/DPF housing.

If these sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent before exiting the tailpipe, creating a risk of combustion and fire. In some applications, if both clamps fail, the DOC/DPF housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. Owners should contact Cummins or Spartan to schedule a free repair at an authorized Cummins dealer.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN GLADIATOR, MM, K2, K3
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Category
Vehicle — Recreational Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
212

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (7)

  • GLADIATOR
  • MM
  • K2
  • K3
  • BUS
  • FURION
  • METRO STAR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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