NHTSA Recall 18V440000
Filed by Shyft Group. Component: Electrical System. Reported 2018-06-29. An estimated 865 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will 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.
Manufacturer campaign number: 18020
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.