The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·16V776000·Announced 2016-10-26

Spartan K2 and K3 Vehicles Recalled for Throttle Wire Interference

Spartan Motors is recalling 2017 K2 and K3 vehicles because throttle wires may not be twisted, causing unintended acceleration or deceleration.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (unintended acceleration/decelation) where injury has not yet been reported, fitting the 'High' severity criteria.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain model year 2017 Spartan Specialty Vehicle K2 and K3 vehicles manufactured between March 24, 2016, and August 31, 2016. The recall affects 245 vehicles.

The throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference. This interference may cause the throttle signal to be higher or lower than intended, which can result in unintended deceleration or acceleration and increase the risk of a crash.

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

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN K3, K2
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Specialty Vehicle
Hazard
Affected units
245

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
  • K2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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