NHTSA Recall 16V776000: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control) and electrical system: wiring
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 245 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Spartan K2.
| NHTSA campaign | 16V776000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 16025 |
| Components | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | October 26, 2016 |
| Owner notification | November 3, 2016 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Spartan Specialty Vehicle K2 and K3 vehicles manufactured March 24, 2016, to August 31, 2016. The throttle circuit wires on the affected vehicles may not have been be twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference, and as a result, interference may cause the throttle signal to be higher or lower than intended.
Safety risk
Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install an overlay harness with twisted wires, free of charge. The recall began on November 3, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5277. Spartan's number for this recall is 16025.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 16V776000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.