Recall 18V440000: 2010–2019 Spartan Gladiator
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Jun 29, 2018
- Vehicles affected
- 865
- Models
- 1
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
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.
The risk
If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
Affected vehicles
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator
- 2011 Spartan Gladiator
- 2012 Spartan Gladiator
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator
- 2016 Spartan Gladiator
- 2017 Spartan Gladiator
- 2018 Spartan Gladiator
- 2019 Spartan Gladiator
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 18V440000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 18020
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Owner letters
- Aug 27, 2018
- Components
- Electrical system:wiring (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