Recall 16V429000: 2017 Spartan Gladiator, 2017 Spartan K3
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 13, 2016
- Vehicles affected
- 15
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Gladiator and K3 motorhome chassis manufactured April 18, 2016, through June 7, 2016 and equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
The risk
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective ECM with a remedy part, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16016.
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.go
Affected vehicles
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V429000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16016
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Owner letters
- Jun 9, 2016
- Components
- Electrical system:ignition:module (Electrical System)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology