Report Receipt Date: JUN 23, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V359000
Component(s):
Potential Number of Units Affected: 9

Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.


SUMMARY:
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.
CONSEQUENCE:
If the fuel fitting leaks in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire.
REMEDY:
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 is expected to begin in early August 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14009.
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.