NHTSA Recall 10V181000: Engine and engine cooling
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 167 vehicles. It affects 2007–2009 Spartan Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V181000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 10009 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received | May 3, 2010 |
| Owner notification | May 19, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator fire apparatus class 8 vehicles manufactured beginning august 21, 2007 through march 8, 2010, equipped with detroit diesel series 60 engines. The engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
Safety risk
Unexpected emergency vehicle engine shutdown under certain conditions could hamper rescue operations and place the public at risk.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and detroit diesel will repair the vehicles free of charge by reprogramming the engine control logic to illuminate a malfunction indicator light without requesting engine shutdown. Please see daimler trucks' defect report 10e-005. The safety recall began on may 19, 2010. Owners may contact daimler trucks at 1-800-547-0712 or spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
Notes
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 10V181000
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.