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Spartan SB Recall 15V170: Diesel fuel heater terminals can melt, causing stalls and fires

NHTSA campaign 15V170, reported March 24, 2015, 292 vehicles potentially affected.

What this recall means for you

Certain school bus chassis built between April 2011 and February 2015 have fuel/water separator heater terminals and connectors that may melt. This can let air into the diesel fuel system, causing the engine to stall, and the heat can also ignite the connector, harness, and nearby materials.

An engine stall raises the risk of a crash, and overheated terminals may lead to a vehicle fire. If you own an affected bus, contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-517-543-6400 and reference recall number 15006. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls as well.

The remedy is free. Spartan will supply and install a bracket to secure the harness to the heated fuel/water separator, plus a new filter head assembly and connecting harness, at no charge to the owner. The recall began December 2, 2015.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 15V170Spartan Motors, Inc.
Component
FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 School Bus chassis manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 26, 2015. The fuel/water separator heater terminals and connectors may melt and allow air into the fuel system resulting in an engine stall. Additionally, heat from the terminals may ignite the connector, harness, and other materials.
Risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
A bracket that will secure the harness to the heated fuel water separator will be supplied, and installed. Additionally, a new filter head assembly and connecting harness will be supplied. All of which will be supplied free of charge. This recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15006.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

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