CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2018 K3 and K4 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify the final stage manufacturers that used these chassis or the vehicle purchaser, and 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.
- 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
Certain 2017-2018 chassis cabs with Cummins ISX 15L diesel engines may have a fuel pump whose drive gear can slip on its drive shaft. If this happens, the fuel pump can lose function and the engine may stall, which increases the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Spartan will notify the final stage manufacturers or the vehicle purchaser, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pump at no charge. Owners can contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008, and should reference Spartan recall number 17015. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls and schedule the replacement with an authorized dealer as soon as possible.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 20172018 |
|---|---|
| Spartan K3 | 20172018 |
| Spartan K4 | 20172018 |