Vehicle recall 16V776000 · October 26, 2016
Spartan K2 and K3
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…
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- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V776000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 26, 2016
- Filed by
- Spartan Motors USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 16025
- Owner notification
- November 3, 2016
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 245
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control › Accelerator pedal; Electrical system › Wiring
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan K2 (2017): 2017
- Spartan K3 (2017): 2017
Has your Spartan been repaired?
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NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.