Spartan · Canada · Crit
Spartan Gladiator: Engine
Affects Spartan Gladiator · 2007–2009 — about 167 vehicles.
The hazard
Certain fire trucks equipped with a Detroit Diesel EPA 07 series 60 engine may contain software which could cause the engine to shutdown unexpectedly when a diesel particulate filter over-temperature condition is detected. Unexpected Emergency Vehicle engine shutdown could hamper rescue operations and increase the risk of property damage, personal injury or death. Correction: Dealers will reprogram the engine control logic.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational