Electrical system: wiringRecall 18V-440 · 2010–2019 Spartan Gladiator
Spartan Motors USA recall 18V-440 covers 865 2010–2019 Spartan Gladiator for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on June 29, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q4) shows 45% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V440000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the 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.
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
45%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.