01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2008 Spartan Mm recall campaigns
NHTSA 16V313000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- May 17, 2016
- Potential units
- 2,582campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Spartan K3 and MM motorhome chassis manufactured September 21, 2006, to March 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Why it matters: If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the motorhome manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16014. Note: This recall supersedes 15V-554.
Owner notification: June 23, 2016 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
NHTSA 15V549000
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Report received
- September 1, 2015
- Potential units
- 1,212campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Why it matters: If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.
Owner notification: October 29, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
NHTSA 15V548000
- Component
- SUSPENSION
- Report received
- September 1, 2015
- Potential units
- 440campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured March 07, 2006, to June 22, 2006. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
Why it matters: If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the wheel bearing load, replacing the bearings as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
Owner notification: October 7, 2015 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
NHTSA 13V182000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- May 8, 2013
- Potential units
- 2,694campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
Why it matters: A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1-855-589-9836.
Owner notification: June 24, 2013 · Filing manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.
NHTSA 12V429000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUSPENSION
- Report received
- September 4, 2012
- Potential units
- 491campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 K2 and MM motor home chassis, equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
Why it matters: As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on Decenber 5, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 Option 1.
Owner notification: December 5, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
NHTSA 10V288000
- Component
- STEERING
- Report received
- June 28, 2010
- Potential units
- 340campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 recreation vehicle chassis manufactured from june 17, 2007 through march 15, 2010 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. the weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (i.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.).
Why it matters: Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. this condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. the safety recall began on july 16, 2010. owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-5008 - option 5.
Owner notification: July 16, 2010 · Filing manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH