NHTSA Recall 14V664000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 304 vehicles. It affects 2010–2015 Spartan Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 14V664000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 14018 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | October 22, 2014 |
| Owner notification | December 19, 2014 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Gladiator vehicles manufactured March 25, 2010, to October 16, 2014. The engine cooling fan may break and separate during severe vibration.
Safety risk
If the hood to the vehicle is open, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.
Remedy
The cooling fans in the affected vehicles will be replaced by dealers free of charge. The recall began on December 19, 2014. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for the recall is 14018.
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 14V664000
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.