Spartan K3 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

October 26, 2016

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Shyft Group recalls 2017 Spartan K3, K2

Recall number

16V776000

Brand / firm

Spartan

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 245 units

Why it was recalled

Unintended deceleration or acceleration can increase the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.