Spartan K3 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 27, 2017

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Shyft Group recalls 2017–2018 Spartan K3, Gladiator, K4

Recall number

17V403000

Brand / firm

Spartan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 28 units

Why it was recalled

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.