NHTSA Recall 14V623000: Cooling unit and lines (power train)
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 389 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Spartan Advantage.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V623000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14017 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION › COOLING UNIT AND LINES |
| Report received | October 6, 2014 |
| Owner notification | February 9, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2013 Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator, and MetroStar emergency vehicles manufactured November 29, 2005, to June 19, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the transmission fluid cooler may fail, allowing the engine coolant to mix with the transmission fluid.
Safety risk
If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on November 25, 2014 and will also be mailed a second letter when parts are available. Parts should be available in mid to late January 2015. The recall began on February 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14017.
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 14V623000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Advantage | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Spartan Diamond | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Spartan Gladiator | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
| Spartan Metrostar | 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 |
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.