Spartan Recalls 2010-2014 Chassis Due to Starter Motor Fire Risk
Spartan Motors is recalling 2010-2014 K2, K3, and Gladiator chassis because a starter motor component may break, causing overheating and increasing fire risk.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a vehicle electrical defect that may result in a fire, which aligns with the rubric criterion for 'significant injury/property-damage reports' or structural/functional defects posing serious risk.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. The recall involves a defect in the starter assembly where a component may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire. The recall covers 721 vehicles in total. Owners of these vehicles should contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or their dealer to have the starters replaced free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017, and Spartan's number for this recall is 17012.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153) or visit www.safercar.gov for more information.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN K3, GLADIATOR, K2
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Category
- Vehicle — Chassis
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 721
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 (3)
- K3
- GLADIATOR
- K2
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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