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NHTSARecalled Jun 23, 2014 · #14V359000

Fuel Fitting Chafing may Result in Fuel Leak

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 22, 2012, to February 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a high pressure fuel fitting may make contact with the aluminum engine tunnel overlay causing the fitting to wear and possibly leak fuel. If the fuel fitting leaks in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire.

Product details

Product
  • Fuel Fitting Chafing may Result in Fuel Leak
  • 2013-2014 Gladiator emergency
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
2014 Gladiator
UPCs

What you should do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new remote fuel filter mounting bracket to move the filter inboard, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14009.

View the official CPSC notice