Spartan Fire Gladiator, Metrostar: Fuel rail

Date

Dec. 13, 2021

Filed by

Spartan Fire, LLC

Vehicles

Spartan Fire Gladiator (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022); Spartan Fire Metrostar (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022)

Component

Fuel System, Diesel › Fuel Injection System › Fuel Rail

Description of the defect

Spartan Fire, LLC is recalling certain 2019-2022 Gladiator and MetroStar vehicles. The fuel tubes between the fuel rail and the injectors for cylinders four, five, and six may fatigue and crack, which can result in a high pressure fuel leak.

Potentially affected

114

What can happen

A high pressure fuel leak in the presence of an ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

On engines with 75 miles or less, dealers will install vibration isolators to the fuel tubes. Engines with more than 75 miles will receive new fuel tubes with vibration isolators. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 5, 2022. Owners may contact Spartan Fire customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Fire's number for this recall is 21017.

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.nhtsa.gov.

Owner notification date

Jan. 5, 2022

Manufacturer campaign number

21017

Recall type

V (vehicle)

Influenced by

MFR

Manufacturer's component

Fuel injector tube · Fuel injector tube from the fuel rail to the injector · Unknown

Recall number

21V967000

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.