Spartan Emergency Vehicles Recalled for Engine Cooling Fan Defect
Spartan Motors is recalling 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency vehicles because the engine cooling fan may crack and detach, posing an injury risk to nearby individuals.
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 mechanical defect where fan blades may detach, posing a risk of injury to individuals in close proximity, but no injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Motors, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency response vehicles. These vehicles were manufactured between November 10, 2009, and June 16, 2015. The recall involves 1,599 vehicles.
The defect involves the engine cooling fan, which may crack while spinning, causing the fan blades to detach. If the vehicle cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the fan is operating, individuals in close proximity could be injured by the shattered parts.
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and their dealers will install a new engine cooling fan free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. 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, FURION, METROSTAR
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 1,599
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 (3)
- GLADIATOR
- FURION
- METROSTAR
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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