2011 Spartan Furion: recalls and complaints

No tracked figure of this page changed in a data update. What the log tracks

All updates to the register

• 15V40300024 Jun 2015Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan
• 11V50000013 Oct 2011Electronic Stability Control (ESC)
• 11V42500017 Aug 2011Engine and Engine Cooling
• 11V24000014 Apr 2011Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

1. 15V403000Received 24 Jun 2015. 1,599 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling / Cooling System / Fan

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured November 10, 2009, to June 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan blades may detach while the fan is spinning.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected emergency vehicle chassis, and their dealers will install a new engine cooling fan, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15011.

   Report filed by Spartan Motors, Inc.. Manufacturer campaign number 15011. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Aug 2015.

2. 11V500000Received 13 Oct 2011. 799 units.

   Electronic Stability Control (ESC)

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Spartan chassis (spartan), is recalling certain model year 2008 diamond, model year 2008-2009 furion along with model year 2011, model year 2010 furion r/t, model year 2007-2012 gladiator, model year 2008-2012 metrostar and model year 2012 spartan force emergency rescue transport vehicles equipped with an electronic stability control (ESC) manufactured from april 12, 2007, through september 30, 2011. The ESC module may cause the ESC system to activate unnecessarily when the vehicle is driven in a particular manner on certain unique road conditions and may adversely affect the slip angle calculation by the ESC module.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   This might cause the ESC to perceive an over steering situation and therefore apply the front axle outer wheel service brake until the vehicle is perceived to be stable by the ESC. These conditions could increase the risk of a crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Spartan will notify owners and replace the control module free of charge. The safety recall began on december 19, 2011. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008 option 5.

   Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11026. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 19 Dec 2011.

3. 11V425000Received 17 Aug 2011. 212 units.

   Engine and Engine Cooling

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010, 2011, and 2012 recreational vehicles, models mm, k2, k3, bus, furion, gladiator, and metro star, manufactured from september 29, 2010, through june 20, 2011, equipped with a cummins isb, isc, isl, or isx diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Spartan is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on october 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - option 5.

   Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11022. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 10 Oct 2011.

4. 11V240000Received 14 Apr 2011. 110 units.

   Electrical System / Instrument Cluster/Panel

   Defect, in the NHTSA record

   Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010-2011 furion, gladiator, and metrostar fire apparatus chassis/cab produced from april 8, 2010, through march 24, 2011. Certain tell tales does not illuminate when they are intended (high beam lamp, turn signals), or flicker. In addition, the ABS lamp may not illuminate when the system is affected by a fault. Therefore these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 101, "controls and displays" and federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."

   Consequence, in the NHTSA record

   The tell tale for the high beam may not illuminate when the high beam head lights are activated resulting in a potential distraction to oncoming traffic. Also, the ABS lamp may not illuminate when a malfunction occurs therefore not alerting the driver. Both of these consequences could increase the risk of crash.

   Remedy, in the NHTSA record

   Dealers will reprogram the control panel for the tell tales with logic that will ensure the tells will work as designed without interruption. The safety recall began on june 6, 2011. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - option 5.

   Report filed by SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.. Manufacturer campaign number 11008. Owner notification date in the NHTSA record: 6 Jun 2011.

The campaign number opens the NHTSA record. Each quotation is the text of the NHTSA recall file.

Recall campaign: One recall in the NHTSA recall file, with one campaign number. A campaign can name many makes, models and model years.

Units: The number of vehicles or products that a recall can include. The manufacturer or the firm reports the number to the agency.

The NHTSA complaint file has no complaint for this model year.

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.

Investigation: A study of a possible safety defect by the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. An investigation with no closing date in the NHTSA file is open.

1. 20083
2. 20093
3. 20103
4. 20114
5. 20121
6. 20131
7. 20141
8. 20151

A year without a link has fewer than 2 campaigns and fewer than 25 complaints. It has no page.

• Spartan Furion: all model years
• Spartan: 47 model lines

Follow by RSS:Spartan recallsVehicle recalls

• NHTSA VIN lookupNHTSA shows the unrepaired recalls of one vehicle from its VIN or its license plate.
• NHTSA: report a safety problemThe NHTSA form for a complaint about a vehicle, a tire, a child seat or equipment.
• NHTSA page of the 2011 Spartan FurionThe recalls, the complaints and the investigations that NHTSA shows for this model year.

How many units are in the recall campaigns for the 2011 Spartan Furion?

2,720 units in 4 campaigns. A campaign can name other models and model years, and its units include them.

How many recall campaigns does the Spartan Furion have for all model years?

NHTSA lists 6 recall campaigns for the Spartan Furion, model years 2008 to 2015. 4 of them name the 2011 model year.

Is an NHTSA investigation of the 2011 Spartan Furion open?

The NHTSA investigation file has no investigation that names this model year.