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NHTSARecalled Jun 29, 2018 · #18V440000

Battery Positive Cable may Chafe and Arc

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles. The protective sleeve for the cable that connects the battery positive terminal to the alternator can become brittle and allow the cable to chafe and arc. If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Product details

Product
  • Battery Positive Cable may Chafe and Arc
  • 2010-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install brackets to move the cable away from any chafe points, and replace any damaged battery positive cables, free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18020.

View the official CPSC notice