CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
- Risk
- A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify the purchasers of the chassis and dealers will replace the starters, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17012.
- 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
A component inside the starter motor can break, which may cause the starter to overheat or draw excessive current.
An overheating starter motor increases the risk of a vehicle fire. Owners should take this recall seriously and avoid ignoring it.
Spartan Motors will notify purchasers of the affected chassis, and dealers will replace the starter motor free of charge. You can contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 with questions. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 20102011201220132014 |
|---|---|
| Spartan K2 | 20102011201220132014 |
| Spartan K3 | 20102011201220132014 |