4 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION
Posted on: 2015-07-28
Description
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 k2, and k3 vehicles manufactured november 19, 2013, to may 7, 2015. Power could be lost in the vehicle's air suspension system.
Consequence
A failure of the air suspension system could result in a loss of some vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a independent electrical circuit that will supply power to the control module, free of charge. The recall began on september 9, 2015. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15018.
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 #2 - POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2015-06-19
Description
Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 k2, k3 and mm chassis manufactured october 2, 2013, to april 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
Consequence
If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on august 11, 2015. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15010.
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 #3 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Posted on: 2017-03-14
Description
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 gladiator, 2016-2017 metrostar, 2012-2018 k2, 2011-2018 k3, 2017-2018 k4, and 2011-2017 mm vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (ifs) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on march 24, 2017. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.
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 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Posted on: 2017-03-14
Description
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 gladiator, 2016-2017 metrostar, 2012-2018 k2, 2011-2018 k3, 2017-2018 k4, and 2011-2017 mm vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (ifs) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on march 24, 2017. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.
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.