Vehicle recall 18V440000 · June 29, 2018

2010-2019 Spartan Gladiator

The protective sleeve for the cable that connects the battery positive terminal to the alternator can become brittle and allow the cable to chafe and arc.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2010-2019 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles. The protective sleeve for the cable that connects the battery positive terminal to the alternator can become brittle and allow the cable to chafe and arc.
Consequence: If the battery positive cable arcs, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install brackets to move the cable away from any chafe points, and replace any damaged battery positive cables, free of charge. The recall began on August 27, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18020.
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: 18V440000
Reported to NHTSA: June 29, 2018
Filed by: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer campaign: 18020
Owner notification: August 27, 2018
Vehicles potentially affected: 865
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › Wiring

Recall 18V440000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Spartan Gladiator (2010-2019): 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011, 2010

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