NHTSA Recall 08V491000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 9 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Spartan Fur.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V491000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 08021 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | September 25, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 30, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan is recalling 9 my 2007-2008 fur fire truck cab/chassis and my 2008 mm motor home chassis and gld fire truck cab/chassis equipped with c7 or c9 caterpillar diesel engines. The fuel pump outlet check plug may be cracked which could cause fuel to spray and leak.
Safety risk
The fuel pump plug may crack causing fuel to leak. Fuel leakage, in the presence of an ignition source, could result in a fire.
Remedy
Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08e042). Caterpillar will replace the fuel pump plug free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277.
Notes
Spartan recall no. 08021.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 08V491000
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.