2010–2014 Spartan Gladiator & 2010–2014 Spartan K2 + 1 more recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's 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.
💥 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.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V351000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 17012
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Vehicles affected
- 721
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-543-4277
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 20, 2017
- Built
- Sep 30, 2010 – May 7, 2014
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- 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.