The Recall Desk
Our severity:HighNHTSA·14V664000·Announced 2014-10-22

Spartan Gladiator Recall: Engine Cooling Fan May Break and Separate

Spartan Motors is recalling 2010-2015 Gladiator vehicles because the engine cooling fan may break during severe vibration, posing an injury risk if the hood is open.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 3/5 (High).

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 where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the High severity criteria for potential injury from shattered parts.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Gladiator vehicles manufactured between March 25, 2010, and October 16, 2014. The recall involves 304 vehicles where the engine cooling fan may break and separate during severe vibration.

If the vehicle hood is open, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, individuals in close proximity could be injured by the shattered parts.

Dealers will replace the cooling fans in the affected vehicles free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 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 — Commercial Truck
Hazard
Affected units
304

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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