Recall 17V351000: 2010–2014 Spartan Gladiator, 2010–2014 Spartan K2, 2010–2014 Spartan K3
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- May 31, 2017
- Vehicles affected
- 721
- Models
- 3
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator
- 2011 Spartan Gladiator
- 2012 Spartan Gladiator
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator
- 2010 Spartan K2
- 2011 Spartan K2
- 2012 Spartan K2
- 2013 Spartan K2
- 2014 Spartan K2
- 2010 Spartan K3
- 2011 Spartan K3
- 2012 Spartan K3
- 2013 Spartan K3
- 2014 Spartan K3
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V351000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 17012
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Owner letters
- Jul 20, 2017
- Components
- Electrical system:starter assembly (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