Vehicle recall 12V279000 · June 19, 2012
2010-2012 Spartan Gladiator
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.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010-2012 gladiator emergency rescue chassis manufactured from April 12, 2010, through June 5, 2012, equipped with a cummins isx 15L engine and fan clutch assembly. 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.
- Consequence
- If this occurs and cab is in the raised position, the separation could increase the risk of personal injury.
- Remedy
- Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles. The recall began on August 10, 2012. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-5008.
- Notes
- Spartans safety recall number is 12007.OWNERS may also contact the national highway traffic safety administrations vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V279000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 19, 2012
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 12007
- Owner notification
- August 10, 2012
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 102
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan Gladiator (2010-2012): 2012, 2011, 2010
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