Spartan Gladiator 2014 Recall: Starter Motor Fire Risk
Spartan is recalling 2014 Gladiator vehicles with a starter motor that may overheat and cause fire. Owners must contact Spartan for free replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
What happened, in plain English
Spartan is recalling 2014 Gladiator vehicles due to a starter motor that can overheat and cause fire. This affects owners who need to have the starter motor replaced at no cost. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1249664-spartan-gladiator-2014-recall-starter-motor-fire-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1249664-spartan-gladiator-2014-recall-starter-motor-fire-risk · Updated October 8, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V351000
Cite this page
“Spartan Gladiator 2014 Recall: Starter Motor Fire Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 8, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1249664-spartan-gladiator-2014-recall-starter-motor-fire-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #17V351000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V351000).
Why it’s dangerous
A starter motor component may break, causing it to overheat or draw excessive current. This can lead to a fire if the overheating is not addressed.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2014 Spartan Gladiator vehicles are affected. The risk is higher for those who drive frequently or in hot conditions.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2014 Spartan Gladiator vehicles. The recall covers specific chassis models from 2010-2014.
- Brand
Spartan- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Spartan
Reach out to Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 to arrange a free starter motor replacement.
What NHTSA says to do
Spartan will notify the purchasers of the chassis and dealers will replace the starters, free of charge. The recall began on July 20, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17012.
Keep exploring
Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #17V351000 (May 31, 2017)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 8, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official NHTSA recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.