NHTSA recall 12V279000
Engine and engine cooling
Spartan Gladiator
Reported Jun 19, 2012102 vehicles affectedSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.Maker’s number 12007
The defect
Spartan IS recalling certain model year 2010-2012 gladiator emergency rescue chassis manufactured from april 12, 2010, through june 5, 2012, equipped with a cummins isx 15L engine and fan clutch assembly. sheering of the fasteners used to mount the fan clutch mounting bracket to the front of the engine may lead to separation of the cooling fan, fan clutch and mounting bracket.
The risk
If this occurs and cab IS in the raised position, the separation could increase the risk of personal injury.
The remedy
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles. the recall began on august 10, 2012. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008.