NHTSA Recall 14V505000: Fuel system, diesel
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 87 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Spartan Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V505000 |
|---|---|
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received | August 18, 2014 |
| Owner notification | August 29, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014-2015 Gladiator emergency vehicles, 2013-2014 Metrostar emergency vehicles, 2015 motorhome chassis, and 2015 school buses chassis. The Cummins ISB or ISL engines in these vehicles may have been equipped with Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, whose filter shell may separate from the fuel filter nut plate causing the engine to stall without warning.
Safety risk
If the engine stalls unexpectedly, there is an increased risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan has notified the final stage manufacturers, and Cummins will replace the affected fuel filters, free of charge. The recall began in August 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Owners may also contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-223-4583.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 14V505000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Gladiator | 2014, 2015 |
| Spartan Metrostar | 2013, 2014 |
| Spartan Mm | 2015 |
| Spartan Sb | 2015 |
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.