2009 Spartan K2 recalls

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.

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.

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.

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.

Defect: Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 incomplete recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from january 4, 2010, through january 26, 2011, equipped with an electronic control module, part number 2791-nn2e-001 or 2791-nn2e-002. when the brake is applied, the cruise control may not cancel. additionally, these vehicles may exhibit an inadvertent, moderate increase in vehicle speed until the vehicles reaches its governed speed after the vehicle's cruise control is set.

Why it matters: If the driver attempts to cancel the cruise control by applying the brake or if the vehicle speed increases and the driver is unaware, they may have reduced control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on january 9, 2012. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.

Owner notification: January 9, 2012 · Filing manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.