Spartan sheering of the fasteners used to mount the fan clutch mounting bracket to the front of the engine may lead to separation of the cooling fan, fan clutch and mounting bracket.
The short version
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported a problem with the engine and engine cooling. Here is what owners need to know.
SHEERING OF THE FASTENERS USED TO MOUNT THE FAN CLUTCH MOUNTING BRACKET TO THE FRONT OF THE ENGINE MAY LEAD TO SEPARATION OF THE COOLING FAN, FAN CLUTCH AND MOUNTING BRACKET.
IF THIS OCCURS AND CAB IS IN THE RAISED POSITION, THE SEPARATION COULD INCREASE THE RISK OF PERSONAL INJURY.
SPARTAN CHASSIS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES, free of charge.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 12V-279.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2010–2012 | Spartan Gladiator |
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