CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:MODULE
- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Gladiator and K3 motorhome chassis manufactured April 18, 2016, through June 7, 2016 and equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.
- Risk
- An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective ECM with a remedy part, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16016.
- 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.go
What this recall means for you
Certain motorhome chassis may have an engine control module (ECM) with an internal electrical short. The short can blow a fuse and cause the engine to stall unexpectedly, leaving you unable to restart it.
An sudden engine stall can increase the risk of a crash, particularly if it happens in traffic or at speed. If your vehicle is affected, the owner notice will explain the details.
The defective ECM will be replaced with a remedy part at no cost at an authorized Cummins dealer. You can contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 and reference recall number 16016. You should also check your VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Spartan K3 | 2017 |