Spartan engine may shut down unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over temperature condition is detected.
The short version
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling. Here is what owners need to know.
THE ENGINE MAY SHUT DOWN UNEXPECTEDLY WHEN A DIESEL PARTICULATE FILTER OVER TEMPERATURE CONDITION IS DETECTED.
UNEXPECTED EMERGENCY VEHICLE ENGINE SHUTDOWN UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS COULD HAMPER RESCUE OPERATIONS AND PLACE THE PUBLIC AT RISK.
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DETROIT DIESEL WILL REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE BY REPROGRAMMING THE ENGINE CONTROL LOGIC TO ILLUMINATE A MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LIGHT WITHOUT REQUESTING ENGINE SHUTDOWN.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-181.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007–2009 | Spartan Gladiator |
What changed
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