Recall 14V505 affects 87 2013-2015 Spartan Sb, Gladiator, Metrostar, and Mm vehicles for fuel filters that separate and stall the engine. Cummins replaces them free.
Spartan is recalling 87 2013-2015 Sb, Gladiator, Metrostar, and Mm emergency, motorhome, and school bus chassis because Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters on Cummins engines can separate at the shell and nut plate. An unexpected stall increases crash risk, and the Spartan dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The fuel filter on the 2013-2015 Spartan Sb, Gladiator, Metrostar, and Mm vehicles cleans diesel fuel before it reaches the Cummins ISB or ISL engine. It is mounted in the fuel system so fuel passes through the filter shell, which traps debris before the engine burns the fuel. The engine depends on that steady fuel flow to keep running.
On affected vehicles, the Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filter shell can separate from the fuel filter nut plate. When that connection comes apart, the fuel system loses its sealed path through the filter. The engine can stall because it no longer receives fuel the way it is supposed to.
There is no warning sign before failure. An owner or driver is not given a dashboard light or change in engine behavior that reliably points to this filter separation before the stall happens.
Who's affected?
Spans Sb, Gladiator, Metrostar, and Mm trucks across the 2013, 2014, and 2015 model years, all tied to the fuel system.
| 2015 Spartan Sb | fuel system |
|---|---|
| 2015 Spartan Gladiator | fuel system |
| 2014 Spartan Gladiator | fuel system |
| 2013 Spartan Metrostar | fuel system |
| 2015 Spartan Mm | fuel system |
| 2014 Spartan Metrostar | fuel system |
| Units affected | 87 |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific truck is included.
What's the safety risk?
An unexpected engine stall can leave the driver without power at a critical moment and increases the risk of a crash. If the vehicle stalls, move out of traffic when safe and arrange service. Schedule the recall repair soon if your VIN is included. Repair will be free at any franchised Spartan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2013-2015 Spartan Sb, Gladiator, Metrostar, or Mm is included in this recall.
- Use the Spartan notice mailed in August 2014 to confirm the service path before scheduling the repair.
- Contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400 and reference recall number 14V505 when you call.
- Schedule the free Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel-filter replacement that fixes the filter-shell separation behind the engine-stall risk.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete, and stop in a safe place if the engine stalls.
What happens at the repair
Spartan has notified the final stage manufacturers about recall 14V505. Once the dealer repair is available, a Spartan technician replaces the affected Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filters, part number FF63009, through the Cummins remedy path. The repair addresses filters whose shell can separate from the fuel filter nut plate and stall the engine without warning. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall.
Timeline
| August 18, 2014 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| August 29, 2014 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 14V505?
Recall 14V505 covers 87 2013-2015 Spartan Sb, Gladiator, Metrostar, and Mm chassis or emergency vehicles with Cummins ISB or ISL engines. The Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filter shell can separate from the fuel filter nut plate, which can stall the engine without warning and increase crash risk.
What should I do if my 2013-2015 Spartan Sb, Gladiator, Metrostar, or Mm is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 14V505. If it is, contact Spartan or the final-stage builder to arrange the Cummins fuel-filter replacement. Reference recall number 14V505 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall repair at no cost, and the remedy says Cummins will replace the affected fuel filters free of charge. Spartan notified the final-stage manufacturers, and the recall began in August 2014.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is an engine stall without warning. If the Fleetguard UFF-XT fuel filter shell separates from the fuel filter nut plate, the engine can stall unexpectedly. An unexpected stall increases crash risk, especially for emergency vehicles, school bus chassis, and motorhome chassis.
What warning signs should I watch for?
There is no warning sign before the engine stalls. The recall describes a fuel-filter shell separation that can cause the engine to stall without warning. If your VIN is included, arrange the free Cummins fuel-filter replacement before returning the vehicle to regular service.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/14V505000 |
|---|---|
| Spartan customer service | 1-517-543-6400 |
| NHTSA recall # | 14V505 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 14V505000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Owner Notice (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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