Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #09V185000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 09V185000 by Shyft Group. Includes 30 affected units, CATERPILLAR C13 DIESEL ENGINES/POSSIBLE FIRE, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Spartan is recalling 87 model year 2008 and 2009 glc, gld, gle, and gls fire truck cab/chassis manufactured between august 2, 2007 and may 27, 2009 equipped with c13 caterpillar diesel engines. the extension pipes attached to the aftertreatment regeneration device (ard) may develop a hole, and heat and flame may escape during a regeneration of the diesel particular filter.
Corrective Action
Spartan is working with caterpillar (please see 08e054). Caterpillar will repair the subject vehicles free of charge. owners may contact caterpillar at-1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277.