NHTSA recall campaign
14V359000
What was wrong
Defect
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured October 22, 2012, to February 12, 2014. In the affected vehicles, a high pressure fuel fitting may make contact with the aluminum engine tunnel overlay causing the fitting to wear and possibly leak fuel.
Risk
If the fuel fitting leaks in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire.
Manufacturer remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new remote fuel filter mounting bracket to move the filter inboard, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14009.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →