CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
- Problem
- Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured November 10, 2009, to June 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan blades may detach while the fan is spinning.
- Risk
- If the cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected emergency vehicle 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. Spartan's number for this recall is 15011.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
The engine cooling fan on these emergency response vehicles may crack, and the fan blades can detach while the fan is spinning. The problem is most likely to be noticed when the cab is raised for a repair.
If the cab is raised while the engine cooling fan is operating and the fan comes apart, people standing nearby could be injured by shattered fan parts.
The repair is free. Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that bought the affected chassis, and their dealers will install a new engine cooling fan at no charge. You can contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400 and reference recall number 15011. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Furion | 201020112012201320142015 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Gladiator | 201020112012201320142015 |
| Spartan Metro Star | 201020112012201320142015 |