Fuel fitting chafing may result in fuel leak
Defect Summary
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 gladiator emergency vehicles manufactured october 22, 2012, to february 12, 2014. in the affected vehicles, a high pressure fuel fitting may make contact with the aluminum engine tunnel overlay causing the fitting to wear and possibly leak fuel.
Safety Consequence
If the fuel fitting leaks in the presence of an ignition source, there is an increased risk of fire.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a new remote fuel filter mounting bracket to move the filter inboard, free of charge. the recall began on july 30, 2014. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's number for this recall is 14009.
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FAQ: Recall 14V359000
Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.
What is recall 14V359000?
NHTSA recall 14V359000 was issued by Shyft Group on June 23, 2014. It addresses: Fuel fitting chafing may result in fuel leak. The recall affects approximately 9 vehicles, with the defect involving the Fuel System, Other component.
How do I get this recall repaired?
Contact any authorized Shyft Group dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V359000 or the manufacturer campaign number 14009. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.
Is my vehicle included in this recall?
The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.
How long do I have to get a recall repair done?
There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.
Where does the data on this page come from?
All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.