CarRecallWatch- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
- Problem
- Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.
- Risk
- A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
- 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
A sealing washer in the high-pressure diesel fuel rail may not seat correctly in its bore holes, which can let fuel leak from the rail assembly.
Fuel leaking near an ignition source can start a fire. If you own one of these vehicles, be alert for signs of a fuel leak such as fuel odor, and stop driving and contact a dealer if you notice one. Check your VIN for open recalls on the NHTSA website.
Authorized dealers will inspect the fuel rail threads and fuel lines and replace the fuel rail if needed, at no cost to you. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for owner notification; you can contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 for more information.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2017201820192020 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2017201820192020 |