If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249660-spartan-gladiator-2014-recall-electrical-system · Recall date June 29, 2018 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V440000
“SPARTAN GLADIATOR (2014) recall — Electrical System.” GovInfoNow, recall dated June 29, 2018. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249660-spartan-gladiator-2014-recall-electrical-system. Based on NHTSA recall 18V440000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V440000).
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.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Spartan Motors USA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V440000 — Spartan Motors USA SPARTAN GLADIATOR (2014) recall — Electrical System Hello, I own a SPARTAN GLADIATOR (2014) recall — Electrical System that is covered by recall 18V440000 from Spartan Motors USA. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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