2010-2019 Spartan Gladiator recall: wiring
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall on June 29, 2018. It covers about 865 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 865
- reported
- Jun 29, 2018
- owners notified
- Aug 27, 2018
- related complaints
- 1
Electrical system: wiring
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 18V440000
Affected vehicles
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 1 complaints about electrical problems.
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Questions about recall 18V440000
Is there a recall on the 2010-2019 Spartan Gladiator wiring?
Yes. Recall 18V440000, reported on June 29, 2018, covers about 865 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 18V440000?
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.
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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