SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V351000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2017-07-20 2017-05-31 2017-06-02

Production Dates: 2010-09-30 - 2014-05-07

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 17012

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 721

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Spartan Motors USA "Spartan" is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.

Consequence

A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Spartan will notify the purchasers of the chassis and dealers will replace the starters, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17012.

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.