Recall 14V022 affects 480 2008-2011 Spartan Gladiator emergency vehicles for an engine cooling fan that can shatter. Repair is free at any franchised Spartan dealer.
Spartan is recalling 480 2008-2011 Gladiator emergency vehicles because excessive vibration can make the engine cooling fan shatter while spinning. If the fan breaks when the cab is raised, pieces can strike and injure someone near the engine; the dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The engine cooling fan on 2008-2011 Spartan Gladiator emergency vehicles pulls air through the radiator and across the engine cooling system. On trucks equipped with a Cummins ISM engine, that fan helps carry heat away while the engine is working hard or sitting at low speed. It has to stay balanced because it spins quickly near other engine parts.
On affected Gladiator vehicles, the recall identifies excessive vibration in the engine cooling fan. That vibration puts stress into the fan while it is turning. If the fan cannot hold together under that stress, it can shatter while spinning, sending broken fan pieces through the area around the cooling system.
There is no warning sign before failure. The owner notice does not describe a dashboard light, noise, smell, or drivability change that reliably appears before the fan breaks.
Who's affected?
Spans the 2008-2011 model years, all tied to the cooling fan.
| 2010 Spartan Gladiator | Fan |
|---|---|
| 2009 Spartan Gladiator | Fan |
| 2008 Spartan Gladiator | Fan |
| 2011 Spartan Gladiator | Fan |
| Units affected | 480 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
The safety risk is around service or inspection with the cab raised. If the engine cooling fan shatters in that position, pieces of the fan can strike someone near the engine and cause injury. Keep people clear of the engine area until the repair is done. Repair will be free at any franchised Spartan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2008-2011 Spartan Gladiator is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Spartan dealer to ask about the free engine-cooling-fan replacement that fixes the fan-shattering defect.
- Reference recall number 14V022 and Spartan recall 14001 when you call.
- Keep people away from the raised cab and engine area until the fan replacement is complete.
What happens at the repair
Spartan's remedy is a dealer replacement of the engine cooling fan. At the dealer, a Spartan technician removes the original fan and installs a stronger replacement designed to handle the vibration that led to the recall. The dealer repair will be free once available, and parts and labor are covered under the recall. Spartan's remedy notice says the recall began on March 28, 2014.
Timeline
| January 28, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| March 28, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V022?
Recall 14V022 covers 480 2008-2011 Spartan Gladiator emergency vehicles with a Cummins ISM engine and an engine cooling fan that can shatter from excessive vibration. Spartan dealers replace the engine cooling fan for free.
What should I do if my 2008-2011 Spartan Gladiator is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific emergency vehicle is included in recall 14V022. If it is, contact a franchised Spartan dealer to schedule the engine cooling fan replacement. Reference recall number 14V022 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost, and Spartan's remedy replaces the engine cooling fan free of charge at a franchised Spartan dealer. Spartan lists 1-517-543-6400 for owner questions about this recall.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is injury to a person near the engine when the cab is raised. If the engine cooling fan shatters, pieces of the fan can strike someone in the engine area. The free dealer repair replaces the fan.
What if I bought my Spartan Gladiator used?
The free recall repair still applies. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to honor safety recalls regardless of ownership history. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific Spartan Gladiator is included, then call a franchised Spartan dealer and reference recall 14V022.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V022000 |
|---|---|
| Spartan customer service | 1-517-543-6400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V022 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V022000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →