Vehicle recall 96V052000 · March 27, 1996

1996 Spartan SB

The fan clutch for the engine cooling system fan was combined with an inappropriate fan, which interferes with the drive and can cause the drive to separate.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The fan clutch for the engine cooling system fan was combined with an inappropriate fan, which interferes with the drive and can cause the drive to separate.
Consequence: If this condition occurs while the engine cover is open, a person working in the engine compartment of the vehicle could be struck by a portion of the fan clutch. If the fan clutch separates, the engine cooling system will not function properly.
Remedy: Dealers will replace the fan which has a cupped mounting plate with a fan having a straight mounting plate. The fan clutch, which may have been damaged by interference with the fan, is being replaced with a new drive of the same model.
Notes: System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle descripiton: class 7 and 8 (26,001 pounds and over) chassis for type d school bus with a front diesel engine.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 96V052000
Reported to NHTSA: March 27, 1996
Filed by: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Owner notification: December 20, 1996
Vehicles potentially affected: 52
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Fan

Recall 96V052000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Spartan SB (1996): 1996

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