Recall 14V623000: 2006–2013 Spartan Advantage, 2006–2013 Spartan Diamond, 2006–2013 Spartan Gladiator +1 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 6, 2014
- Vehicles affected
- 389
- Models
- 4
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured November 29, 2005, to June 19, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the transmission fluid cooler may fail, allowing the engine coolant to mix with the transmission fluid.
The risk
If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on November 25, 2014 and will also be mailed a second letter when parts are available. Parts should be available in mid to late January 2015. The recall began on February 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14017.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2006 Spartan Advantage
- 2007 Spartan Advantage
- 2008 Spartan Advantage
- 2009 Spartan Advantage
- 2010 Spartan Advantage
- 2011 Spartan Advantage
- 2012 Spartan Advantage
- 2013 Spartan Advantage
- 2006 Spartan Diamond
- 2007 Spartan Diamond
- 2008 Spartan Diamond
- 2009 Spartan Diamond
- 2010 Spartan Diamond
- 2011 Spartan Diamond
- 2012 Spartan Diamond
- 2013 Spartan Diamond
- 2006 Spartan Gladiator
- 2007 Spartan Gladiator
- 2008 Spartan Gladiator
- 2009 Spartan Gladiator
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator
- 2011 Spartan Gladiator
- 2012 Spartan Gladiator
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator
- 2006 Spartan Metrostar
- 2007 Spartan Metrostar
- 2008 Spartan Metrostar
- 2009 Spartan Metrostar
- 2010 Spartan Metrostar
- 2011 Spartan Metrostar
- 2012 Spartan Metrostar
- 2013 Spartan Metrostar
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 14V623000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 14017
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Owner letters
- Feb 9, 2015
- Components
- Power train:automatic transmission:cooling unit and lines (Transmission & Drivetrain)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology