2012 Spartan Furion problems, complaints & recalls
Safety recalls (1)
Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System:fan 2015-06-24 · campaign 15V403000 · 1,599 vehicles
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2015 Furion, Gladiator, and Metrostar emergency response vehicles manufactured November 10, 2009, to June 16, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may crack and the fan blades may detach while the fan is spinning.
Risk: If the cab is raised, such as during a repair, and the engine cooling fan is operating and comes apart, those in close proximity could be injured from the shattered parts.
Fix: Spartan will notify the vehicle manufacturers that purchased the affected emergency vehicle chassis, and their dealers will install a new engine cooling fan, free of charge. The recall began on August 19, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15011.
Service bulletins (4)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Steering 2023-12-11 · TSB23-260-001 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor design.
Equipment:other:owners/Service/Other Manual 2018-02-26 · TSB17-250-005A · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin amends a previously submitted service bulletin (tsb17-250-005 - submitted on 9/1/2017) to include a different bracket used in different cab configurations. the previous service bulletin provided instructions on how to remedy or replace cab lock down mounting bracket fasteners.
Equipment 2017-08-11 · 4S7-D4E3L-09 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin provides instructions on how to remedy or replace cab lock down mounting bracket fasteners.
Equipment:appliance:air Conditioner 2016-11-09 · 4S7-H4R7D-12 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
this service bulletin addresses a condition in the condenser fans in the air conditioning system may become inoperative.
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.