Electrical system: starter assemblyRecall 17V-351 · Spartan vehicles
Spartan Motors USA recall 17V-351 covers 721 Spartan vehicles for a electrical system: starter assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on May 31, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q4) shows 60% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V351000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
60%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.