The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·14V359000·Announced 2014-06-23

Spartan Gladiator Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Fuel Leak Fire Risk

Spartan is recalling 2013-2014 Gladiator emergency vehicles because a fuel fitting may wear and leak, increasing fire risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (fire risk from fuel leak) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured between October 22, 2012, and February 12, 2014. The recall involves a defect where a high-pressure fuel fitting may make contact with the aluminum engine tunnel overlay. This contact can cause the fitting to wear down and potentially leak fuel.

If the fuel fitting leaks in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire. No specific injuries or deaths are reported in the source text, but the hazard involves a potential fire risk associated with fuel leakage.

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 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
9

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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