Vehicle recall 09V185000 · May 28, 2009
Spartan GLC, GLD and 2 more models
The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan is recalling 87 model year 2008 and 2009 glc, gld, gle, and gls fire truck cab/chassis manufactured between August 2, 2007 and may 27, 2009 equipped with C13 caterpillar diesel engines. The extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
- Consequence
- This condition could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08E054). Caterpillar will repair the subject vehicles free of charge. Owners may contact caterpillar AT-1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277.
- Notes
- Spartan's recall campaign no. 09010.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 09V185000
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 28, 2009
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 09010
- Owner notification
- January 7, 2009
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 30
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine › Diesel
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan GLC (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Spartan GLD (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Spartan GLE (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
- Spartan GLS (2008-2009): 2009, 2008
Has your Spartan been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.