GULF STREAM GLADIATOR 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
| Make : GULF STREAM | Model : GLADIATOR | Year : 2018 |
| Build Dates : 2010-04-12 - 2018-06-05 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 18V440000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2018-08-27 | Date Received by ODI: 2018-06-29 | Date Added to Database: 2018-07-02 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18020 | ||
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 865 | ||
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Summary:
Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2010-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles. The protective sleeve for the cable that connects the battery positive terminal to the alternator can become brittle and allow the cable to chafe and arc. |
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Consequence:
If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire. |
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Remedy:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install brackets to move the cable away from any chafe points, and replace any damaged battery positive cables, free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18020. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov. |
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