Spartan Gladiator (2019) – 18V440000

Defect Description For Recall

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.

Make Of Vehicle

SPARTAN

Model Of Vehicle

GLADIATOR

Year

2019

Recall Campaign Number

18V440000

Component Description

Electrical System:Wiring

Effect Of Defect

If The Battery Positive Cable Arcs, It Can Increase The Risk Of A Fire.

Fix Defect

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.

Vehicle Manufacturer

Spartan Motors Usa

Start Of Manufacture

20100412

End Of Manufacture

20180605

Type Of Vehicle Recall

V

Number Affected

865

Date Owners Notified

20180827

Initiated By

Mfr

Responsible Manufacturer

Shyft Group

Date Report Received

20180629

Make Campaign Number

18020

Part Number

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard