2010 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2018 Spartan Gladiator | 2019 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2012 Spartan Gladiator | 2017 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Gladiator — Electrical system: wiring
Published July 2, 2018 · Recall initiated: June 29, 2018
Summary
NHTSA records recall 18V440000, published July 2, 2018 and initiated June 29, 2018. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2010 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2018 Spartan Gladiator | 2019 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2012 Spartan Gladiator | 2017 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Gladiator — Electrical system: wiring.
What's the hazard
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.
What to do
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.
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Recall details
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Model
- GLADIATOR
- Manufacturer
- Shyft Group
- Lot
- 2010 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2013 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2018 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2019 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2011 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2015 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2014 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2012 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2017 SPARTAN GLADIATOR | 2016 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
- Risk classification
- V
- Country
- US
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Questions about this recall
Was 2010 Spartan Gladiator | 2013 Spartan Gladiator | 2018 Spartan Gladiator | 2019 Spartan Gladiator | 2011 Spartan Gladiator | 2015 Spartan Gladiator | 2014 Spartan Gladiator | 2012 Spartan Gladiator | 2017 Spartan Gladiator | 2016 Spartan Gladiator — Electrical system: wiring recalled?
Yes. NHTSA published recall 18V440000 on July 2, 2018. Reported hazard: 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.
What should I do if I have this product?
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.
How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?
Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: GLADIATOR.