The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·14V022000·Announced 2014-01-28

Spartan Gladiator Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Engine Fan Shattering Risk

Spartan Motors is recalling 2008-2011 Gladiator emergency vehicles because excessive vibration can cause the engine cooling fan to shatter, potentially injuring nearby individuals.

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 can shatter and cause injury, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 Spartan Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured between October 10, 2007, and May 11, 2011. These vehicles are equipped with a Cummins ISM engine and an engine cooling fan. The recall covers 480 affected units.

The defect involves excessive vibration of the engine cooling fan, which can result in the fan shattering while spinning. If the fan shatters while the vehicle's cab is raised, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the fan pieces and injured.

Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the engine cooling fan with a more robust one at no charge. The recall began on March 28, 2014. Customers can contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Category
Vehicle — Emergency Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
480

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 (1)

  • GLADIATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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