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2010-2014 Spartan Gladiator, Spartan K2 and others recall: starter assembly

Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on May 31, 2017. It covers about 721 vehicles.

vehicles affected
721
reported
May 31, 2017
owners notified
Jul 20, 2017
related complaints
1

Electrical system: starter assembly

What is wrong
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.
Risk
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.

Recall number 17V351000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.

2011 Spartan Gladiator2012 Spartan Gladiator2013 Spartan Gladiator2014 Spartan Gladiator2011 Spartan K22012 Spartan K22013 Spartan K22014 Spartan K22011 Spartan K32012 Spartan K32013 Spartan K32014 Spartan K3

Questions about recall 17V351000

Is there a recall on the 2010-2014 Spartan Gladiator, Spartan K2 and others starter assembly?

Yes. Recall 17V351000, reported on May 31, 2017, covers about 721 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V351000?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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