The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V429000·Announced 2016-06-13

Spartan Gladiator and K3 Motorhome Chassis Recalled for Engine Stall Risk

Spartan is recalling 2017 Gladiator and K3 motorhome chassis due to a potential electrical short in the engine control module that could cause the engine to stall.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (engine control module failure) that results in an unexpected engine stall, which the source text explicitly states can increase the risk of a crash.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain model year 2017 Gladiator and K3 motorhome chassis manufactured between April 18, 2016, and June 7, 2016. These vehicles are equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines using specific engine control modules (ECM). The recall affects 15 vehicles.

The engine control modules may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow. This failure results in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine. An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

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 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN K3, GLADIATOR
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
15

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (2)

  • K3
  • GLADIATOR

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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