Recalls for 2001 Spartan Mountain Master

DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR

Posted on: 2001-04-06
Description
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with cummins diesel engines.  The internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump.  Failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate.

Consequence
Without power assist, the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn and could possibly result in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action
Cummins will notify spartan customers and replace the compressor free of charge.  Owner notification began march 30, 2001.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins customer assistance center 1-800-343-7357.

Notes
Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

DEFECT #2 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM

Posted on: 2003-06-06
Description
On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.

Consequence
Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.

Corrective Action
Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge.  Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill transport technologies at 800-225-7824 (ext.  #390) or spartan at 517-543-6400.

Notes
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).