Spartan Metrostar, Advantage +2 more: Power train — cooling unit and lines

Affects Spartan Metrostar, Advantage, Gladiator, Diamond · 2006–2013 — about 389 vehicles.

The hazard

If the engine coolant mixes with the transmission fluid, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners and dealers will install a new transmission fluid cooler, free of charge. Parts are not currently available. Owners were mailed an interim notification on November 25, 2014 and will also be mailed a second letter when parts are available. Parts should be available in mid to late January 2015. The recall began on February 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14017.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational