NHTSA Recall 05V063000: Fuel system, diesel
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 84 vehicles. It affects 8 models including the Spartan Bv.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V063000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SPEC 05006 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received | February 28, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain spartan my 1998-2000 school and specialty buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. The fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
Safety risk
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
Remedy
Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles in to an authorized dealer to have the remedy done free of charge. For more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.
Notes
Spartan recall no. Spec 05006.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V063000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Bv | 1999 |
| Spartan Cv | 1999 |
| Spartan Sb | 1999 |
| Spartan Sbfe | 1999, 2000 |
| Spartan SBFE-2142 | 1999, 2000 |
| Spartan School Bus | 1999 |
| Spartan Sp | 1999, 2000 |
| Spartan TB2242 | 1998 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.