SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2012: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V440000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2012
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2018-08-27 2018-06-29 2018-07-02

Production Dates: 2010-04-12 - 2018-06-05

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 18020

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 865

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

Consequence

If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.

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.

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.