6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Posted on: 2009-05-28
Description
Spartan is recalling 484 model years 2008-2010 adv, bey, fur, glc, gld, k2, k3, mg, mm, mtr, and nvs fire truck, ambulance, and motor home chassis manufactured between july 1 and december 16, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Consequence
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign no. 09005.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .
DEFECT #2 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Posted on: 2011-10-26
Description
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.
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 11027.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #3 - STEERING
Posted on: 2013-05-08
Description
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.
Consequence
A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #4 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Posted on: 2013-09-03
Description
Spartan motor chassis, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 mm, 2011-2014 k2, and 2010-2012 k3 motor home chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the abs modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel end.
Consequence
This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will reorient the abs modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on september 17, 2013. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 12008.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #5 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2016-05-17
Description
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.
Consequence
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
DEFECT #6 - ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Posted on: 2015-09-02
Description
Spartan motors (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2013 spartan k3 and mm motorhome chassis manufactured august 7, 2008, to june 4, 2013. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Consequence
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the flexible exhaust tube with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began on october 14, 2015. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15020.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.