Spartan K3 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

June 13, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Shyft Group recalls 2017 Spartan K3, Gladiator

Recall number

16V429000

Brand / firm

Spartan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 15 units

Why it was recalled

An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2017 Gladiator and K3 motorhome chassis manufactured April 18, 2016, through June 7, 2016 and equipped with Cummins ISX15 engines using certain engine control modules (ECM). These ECM's may experience an internal electrical short that can cause a fuse to blow, resulting in an unexpected engine stall without the ability to restart the engine.

What to do

Spartan will notify owners, and Cummins dealers will replace the defective ECM with a remedy part, free of charge. The recall began on June 9, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16016.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.