Recalls for 2001 Spartan K2

DEFECT #1 - 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).

DEFECT #2 - STEERING

Posted on: 2015-10-08
Description
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 mm and k2 motorhome chassis manufactured january 20, 2003, to may 16, 2005.  The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.

Consequence
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge.  An interim notice was mailed to owners on december 4, 2015.  Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277.  Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.

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.