Recall 18V440000: 2010–2019 Spartan Gladiator
- Report received
- Jun 29, 2018
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors USA
- Potentially affected
- 865vehicles
- Model years
- 2010–2019
Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.
What NHTSA recorded
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.
Possible 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.
Affected model years
Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.
- 2010 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2011 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2012 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2013 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2014 Spartan Gladiator2 complaints
- 2015 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2016 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2017 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2018 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
- 2019 Spartan Gladiator0 complaints
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.