Spartan SB (2011-2016): Fuel system, diesel
Recall 15V170000 · Mar 24, 2015 · Spartan Motors, Inc.
292
vehicles affected
292
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V170000
- Date
- Mar 24, 2015
- Maker
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Units affected
- 292
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, diesel
- Model years
- 2011-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Fire
What is wrong
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2011-2016 School Bus chassis manufactured April 21, 2011, to February 26, 2015. The fuel/water separator heater terminals and connectors may melt and allow air into the fuel system resulting in an engine stall. Additionally, heat from the terminals may ignite the connector, harness, and other materials.
What can happen
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
A bracket that will secure the harness to the heated fuel water separator will be supplied, and installed. Additionally, a new filter head assembly and connecting harness will be supplied. All of which will be supplied free of charge. This recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15006.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 6 model years in all
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V170000?
1 model: Spartan SB (2011-2016), about 292 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V170000?
A bracket that will secure the harness to the heated fuel water separator will be supplied, and installed. Additionally, a new filter head assembly and connecting harness will be supplied. All of which will be supplied free of charge. This recall began on December 2, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service.
What can happen?
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.