2010–2015 Spartan Furion, 2010–2015 Spartan Gladiator, 2010–2015 Spartan Metrostar Recall: In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan…
NHTSA campaign 15V403000 · Engine and Engine Cooling · filed Jun 24, 2015 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured November 10, 2009, to June 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan blades may detach while the fan is spinning.
The risk
If the cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected emergency vehicle chassis, and their dealers will install a new engine cooling fan, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15011.
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.
Affected vehicles
Related recalls
More Spartan Furion recalls
- 2008 Spartan Diamond and 5 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
- 2011 Spartan Bus and 6 other models — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2010–2011 Spartan Furion and 2 other models — Electrical System
- 2008–2009 Spartan Furion — Engine and Engine Cooling
- 2008 Spartan Diamond and 3 other models — Electronic Stability Control (esc)
Other campaigns involving Spartan vehicles
Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 15V403000 (manufacturer number 15011). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.