Recall
Spartan Gladiator — 18V440000
NHTSA ID
18V440000
Make
Spartan
Model
Gladiator
Years Affected
2018
Recall Date
2018-06-29
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Units Affected
865
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
18020
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.