NHTSA Recall 17V403000: Fuel system, diesel
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 28 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Spartan Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V403000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17015 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL |
| Report received | June 27, 2017 |
| Owner notification | July 12, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2018 K3 and K4 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs equipped with Cummins ISX 15L engines. These engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Safety risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the final stage manufacturers that used these chassis or the vehicle purchaser, and Cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. The recall began on July 12, 2017. Owners may contact Cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 17015.
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 17V403000
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.