Spartan Fire Gladiator, Metrostar: Fuel rail

Date

May 6, 2021

Filed by

Spartan Fire, LLC

Vehicles

Spartan Fire Gladiator (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020); Spartan Fire Metrostar (2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)

Component

Fuel System, Diesel › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Description of the defect

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2017-2020 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The sealing washer may not seat correctly in the pilot bore holes, allowing the high pressure fuel rail assembly to leak.

Potentially affected

1447

What can happen

A fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source increases the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Dealers will inspect the rail threads and fuel lines, and replace the rail as necessary, free of charge. The manufacturer has not yet provided a schedule for recall notification. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400.

Recall notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Owner notification date

June 24, 2021

Manufacturer campaign number

21009

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Engine · Diesel Engine · See descriptive information

Recall number

21V323000

What should I do? Car recall: how to check your car and get it fixed

Source: NHTSA · Vehicle record. View the agency notice. The agency notice governs; check it and the company before acting.