The defect
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.
The remedy
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.
NHTSA's own wording · initiated by MFR
Vehicles covered
| Model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan SB | 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 |
Components: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Model years in this recall
NHTSA complaints and the number of recall campaigns for each model year this recall covers.
| Model | Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spartan SB | 2011 | 0 | 3 |
| Spartan SB | 2012 | 0 | 2 |
| Spartan SB | 2013 | 0 | 3 |
| Spartan SB | 2014 | 0 | 3 |
| Spartan SB | 2015 | 0 | 3 |
| Spartan SB | 2016 | 0 | 2 |
Other fuel system, diesel recalls in 2015
3 of the 863 recall campaigns reported to NHTSA in 2015 concerned the fuel system, diesel; Spartan Motors, Inc. filed 41 campaigns in all.
| 15V850000 18 Dec 2015 | Mitsubishi Fuso Truck of America, Inc. |
| 15V122000 2 Mar 2015 | Prevost Cars, Inc. |
NHTSA recalls (public domain) · all recalls of 2015