Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Fire Trucks Equipped With Detroit Diesel Series 40 Engines, The Turbocharger Can Fail Allowing Lubricating Oil To Spill Onto The Engine.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
RM-2242
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
05V330000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Engine:Other Fuel Types:Turbo/Supercharger
Effect Of Defect
This Can Result In A Fire In The Engine Compartment.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Inspect And Replace The Turbocharger To Prevent The Possibility Of An Engine Compartment Fire. Detroit Diesel Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Owners May Contact Detroit Diesel At 313-592-3708 Or Spartan At 517-543-6400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19971016
End Of Manufacture
19980226
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
0
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20050722
Make Campaign Number
SPEC05027