NHTSA Recall 17V351000: Starter assembly (electrical system)
Spartan Motors USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 721 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Spartan Gladiator.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V351000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 17012 |
| Component | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › STARTER ASSEMBLY |
| Report received | May 31, 2017 |
| Owner notification | July 20, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2014 K2 and K3 motor home chassis and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs. A component within the starter motor may break, potentially resulting in the starter motor overheating or drawing excessive current.
Safety risk
A starter motor that overheats may increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
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.
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 17V351000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Gladiator | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Spartan K2 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
| Spartan K3 | 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 |
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.