Recall 16V776 covers 245 2017 Spartan K2 and K3 vehicles for throttle wiring interference. Repair is free at any franchised Spartan dealer.
Spartan is recalling 245 2017 K3 and K2 vehicles because throttle circuit wires were not twisted to cancel electromagnetic interference. Interference can make the throttle signal higher or lower than intended, which can lead to unintended deceleration or acceleration and increase crash risk; Spartan dealers will complete the repair free once available.
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What's wrong?
The throttle circuit wires on the 2017 Spartan K3 and K2 chassis carry the signal from the accelerator pedal to the engine controls. In normal operation, that signal tells the engine how much power the driver is requesting. These chassis were built to be completed as motor homes, so the throttle signal needs to stay clean and predictable under electrical load.
On affected chassis, the throttle circuit wires were not twisted as the design required. Twisting paired wires helps cancel electromagnetic interference, which is unwanted electrical noise from nearby systems. Without that cancellation, interference can change the throttle signal and make it read higher or lower than the driver's pedal input.
There is no warning sign before failure. The filing for NHTSA campaign 16V776 says the condition can occur without warning, so an owner should not expect a light, sound, or pedal change before the throttle signal is affected. The dealer remedy corrects the wiring so the throttle circuit matches the required design.
Who's affected?
Both K3 and K2 configurations are tied to the accelerator pedal and wiring.
| 2017 Spartan K3 | Accelerator pedal |
|---|---|
| 2017 Spartan K3 | wiring |
| 2017 Spartan K2 | Accelerator pedal |
| 2017 Spartan K2 | wiring |
| Units affected | 245 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific vehicle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Unintended deceleration or acceleration can raise crash risk because the vehicle can slow or speed up when the driver has not commanded it. The change can happen without warning, so keep extra distance, avoid tight traffic when practical, and schedule the repair soon. Repair will be free at any franchised Spartan dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2017 Spartan K3 or K2 is included in this recall.
- Contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5277 to confirm repair scheduling for the free overlay-harness installation.
- Reference recall number 16V776 and Spartan recall 16025 when you call or speak with the dealer.
- Ask the dealer to install the overlay harness with twisted wires, which fixes throttle-circuit interference that can cause unintended acceleration or deceleration.
- Drive cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid situations that require sudden throttle changes.
What happens at the repair
The listed dealer remedy is an overlay harness with twisted wires for the throttle circuit wiring. Once Spartan opens the repair, a Spartan technician installs that harness to reduce electromagnetic interference in the throttle signal circuit. The final dealer repair will be free once available, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Spartan has a general reimbursement plan on file, so bring documentation for any prior related wiring repair and ask the service desk how to submit it under that plan.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| October 26, 2016 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| November 3, 2016 | Owner notification mailed |
| November 9, 2016 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| November 9, 2016 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 16V776?
Recall 16V776 covers 245 2017 Spartan K2 and K3 vehicles with throttle circuit wires that lack the twist needed to cancel electromagnetic interference. Interference can make the throttle signal higher or lower than intended. Spartan dealers install an overlay harness with twisted wires for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Spartan K2 or K3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific vehicle is included in recall 16V776. If it is, contact a franchised Spartan dealer to schedule the overlay harness installation. Reference recall number 16V776 and Spartan recall number 16025 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Spartan dealers will install an overlay harness with twisted wires free of charge, with parts and labor covered for included 2017 K2 and K3 vehicles.
What is the safety risk?
The safety risk is unintended deceleration or acceleration. If electromagnetic interference changes the throttle signal, the vehicle can respond with more or less throttle than intended, increasing crash risk. Confirm inclusion by VIN, then arrange the free dealer repair.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/16V776000 |
|---|---|
| Spartan customer service | 1-800-543-5277 |
| NHTSA recall # | 16V776 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 16V776000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 31, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →