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Spartan 2006–2013 Power Train recall

Recalled October 6, 2014 · NHTSA recall 14V623000 · Spartan

Hazard
If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Units
389 units

Description

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.

What to do

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.

Product
Spartan ADVANTAGE · Spartan DIAMOND · Spartan GLADIATOR · Spartan METROSTAR
Manufacturer(s)
Shyft Group

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov

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