NHTSA recall 11V006000
Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Spartan Furion
Reported Jan 11, 20116 vehicles affectedSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.Maker’s number 11001
The defect
Spartan IS recalling certain model year 2008 and 2009 furion incomplete emergency/rescue vehicles manufactured from november 5, 2007, through august 8, 2009, equipped with caterpillar C7 engines. the #5 and #6 fuel lines may crack at the fastening point to the common fuel rail and cause a fuel leak.
The risk
A fuel leak, in the presence of an ignition source, can result in a vehicle fire.
The remedy
Spartan IS working with caterpiller to notify owners and repairs will be performed by authorized caterpillar dealers free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or spartan chassis at 1-800-543-5008 option 5.