Fuel System, Diesel

NHTSA recall 15V170000 · announced March 24, 2015 · filed by Spartan Motors, Inc. · 292 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Overheated terminals may result in a vehicle fire.

What to do

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.

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2011 Spartan Sb
• 2012 Spartan Sb
• 2013 Spartan Sb
• 2014 Spartan Sb
• 2015 Spartan Sb
• 2016 Spartan Sb

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.