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💥 Crash riskNHTSA 14V623📅 Oct 6, 2014

2006–2013 Spartan Advantage & 2006–2013 Spartan Diamond + 2 more recall: powertrain & transmission

⚠️ What's wrong

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.

💥 The risk

If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

🔧 The fix

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.

Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
NHTSA campaign
14V623000
Manufacturer recall #
14017
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Vehicles affected
389
Component
POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION:COOLING UNIT AND LINES
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Feb 9, 2015
Built
Nov 29, 2005 – Jun 19, 2013
Recall started by
MFR
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 in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 14V623 recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 14V623?

2006–2013 Spartan Advantage & 2006–2013 Spartan Diamond + 2 more. 389 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Spartan dealer to book the free repair.