NHTSA recall 18V440000
Electrical system › Wiring
Spartan Gladiator
Reported Jun 29, 2018865 vehicles affectedSpartan Motors USAMaker’s number 18020Built Apr 12, 2010 – Jun 5, 2018
The 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.
The risk
If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
The 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.