NHTSARecalled Jun 29, 2018 · #18V440000
Battery Positive Cable may Chafe and Arc
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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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
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- UPCs
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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.