CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING; VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:ACCELERATOR PEDAL
- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Spartan Specialty Vehicle K2 and K3 vehicles manufactured March 24, 2016, to August 31, 2016. The throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference, and as a result, interference may cause the throttle signal to be higher or lower than intended.
- Risk
- Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay harness with twisted wires, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16025.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2017 Spartan K2 and K3 vehicles built between March 24, 2016 and August 31, 2016 may have throttle circuit wires that were not twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference. As a result, interference can cause the throttle signal to read higher or lower than intended.
This can cause unintended acceleration or deceleration, which increases the risk of a crash. If your vehicle is affected, the manufacturer will notify you directly. Dealers will install an overlay harness with twisted wires at no cost to you.
You can contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5277 and reference recall number 16025. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls at no charge.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan K2 | 2017 |
|---|---|
| Spartan K3 | 2017 |