Spartan Motors Chassis (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.
Shyft Group – Fuel Fitting Chafing may Result in Fuel Leak
| Report Received Date | 06/23/2014 |
| NHTSA ID | 14V359000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the fuel fitting leaks in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire. |
| Corrective Action | 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. |
| Recall Code | 14009 |
| Potentially Affected | 9 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=14V359000) |
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