NHTSA Complaint #11522255 — 2020 SPARTAN K2

The contact owns a 2020 Spartan K2. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, the instrument panel started to flicker. The contact stated that the low voltage battery warning light illuminated. The contact stated that the failure also occurred whenever the vehicle was started. The contact stated that the electrical failure had become a recurring failure. The vehicle was diagnosed by an independent mechanic and the contact was informed that the controller used to charge the vehicle was defective. The contact stated that the battery had overcharged and melted the battery terminals. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer had been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 15,000.