SPARTAN GLADIATOR 2018: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V440000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2018 |
| 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
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.
If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
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.
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.
