NHTSA Recall 15V403000: Fan (engine and engine cooling)
Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,599 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Spartan Furion.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V403000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 15011 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › COOLING SYSTEM › FAN |
| Report received | June 24, 2015 |
| Owner notification | August 19, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured November 10, 2009, to June 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan blades may detach while the fan is spinning.
Safety risk
If the cab is raised, 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
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected emergency vehicle chassis, and their dealers will install a new engine cooling fan, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15011.
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 15V403000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Furion | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Spartan Gladiator | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 |
| Spartan Metrostar | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 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.