11 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:COLUMN
Posted on: 2010-06-28
Description
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.)
Consequence
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.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 10013.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 - SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
Posted on: 2009-12-16
Description
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 mm, k2, and k3 motorhome chassis manufactured from april 27, 2007 and august 11, 2009, equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. Some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly.
Consequence
If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. Either condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan is working with kongsberg and the vehicle manufacturers to remedy these motorhomes. Please see recall 09e-064. The remedy will be performed by spartan free of charge. The safety recall began on january 8, 2010. Owners may contact spartan toll-free at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
Notes
Spartan's campaign number is 09027.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 - 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 #4 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Posted on: 2012-09-04
Description
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.
Consequence
As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Spartan's safety recall number is 12010.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 #5 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Posted on: 2012-09-04
Description
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.
Consequence
As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
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.
Notes
Spartan's safety recall number is 12010.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 #6 - 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 #7 - 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 #8 - 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 #9 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 2014-01-28
Description
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain 2010-2014 model year mm motorhome chassis manufactured december 11, 2009, through january 30, 2013, and equipped with a sway bar and model 1253 front suspension. This front suspension design has increased rebound travel which may result in a binding condition of the sway bar end link which could lead to the breaking of the sway bar end links.
Consequence
Broken sway bar end links may result in poor vehicle handling, or sway, which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old end links with new end links and an improved mounting, free of charge. The recall began on march 4, 2014. Customers may contact spartan chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan chassis's number for this recall is 12012.
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 #10 - 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 #11 - 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.