Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Gladiator emergency vehicles, 2013-2014 Metrostar emergency vehicles, 2015 motorhome chassis, and 2015 school buses chassis. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Shyft Group – Fuel Filter Shell may Separate and Cause Stall
| Report Received Date | 08/18/2014 |
| NHTSA ID | 14V505000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Spartan has notified the final stage manufacturers, and Cummins will replace the affected fuel filters, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 87 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V505000) |
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