NHTSA Recall 09V185000: Diesel (engine and engine cooling)
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 30 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Spartan GLC.
| NHTSA campaign | 09V185000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 09010 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE › DIESEL |
| Report received | May 28, 2009 |
| Owner notification | January 7, 2009 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan is recalling 87 model year 2008 and 2009 glc, gld, gle, and gls fire truck cab/chassis manufactured between august 2, 2007 and may 27, 2009 equipped with c13 caterpillar diesel engines. The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
Safety risk
This condition could result in a fire.
Remedy
Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08e054). Caterpillar will repair the subject vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign no. 09010.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 09V185000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan GLC | 2008, 2009 |
| Spartan Gld | 2008, 2009 |
| Spartan GLE | 2008, 2009 |
| Spartan GLS | 2008, 2009 |
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.