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- FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL
- Problem
- Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.
- Risk
- A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21017.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The fuel tubes that carry diesel from the fuel rail to the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six can fatigue and crack over time. A crack can cause a high-pressure fuel leak.
If fuel leaks near an ignition source, the risk of a fire increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the repair done promptly.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. On engines with 75 miles or less, the dealer installs vibration isolators on the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Owners can contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400 (recall number 21017), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Fire Gladiator | 2019202020212022 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Fire Metrostar | 2019202020212022 |