Spartan Recalls 2017-2018 Chassis Due to Fuel Pump Gear Slip Risk
Spartan Motors is recalling 2017-2018 K3, K4, and Gladiator chassis because a fuel pump gear may slip, causing engine stalls that increase crash risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (fuel pump drive gear slip) that can cause engine stalls, which the source text states can increase the risk of a crash.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2017-2018 K3 and K4 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. These vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines that have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft. This defect may cause a loss of fuel pump function, resulting in an engine stall.
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash. Spartan will notify the final stage manufacturers that used these chassis or the vehicle purchaser. Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps free of charge.
The recall began on July 12, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 17015. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN K3, GLADIATOR, K4
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 28
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)
- K3
- GLADIATOR
- K4
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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