10 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT
Posted on: 2012-12-07
Description
Spartan motors chassis is recalling certain model year 2013 k2, k3, and mm motorhome chassis, manufactured july 23, 2012, through november 7, 2012 and equipped with an independent front suspension that has the abs modulator valve mounted in a forward position. The front brake hoses or the abs sensor cable may be damaged as a result of contact with the swaybar.
Consequence
Damaged brake hoses will result in insufficient air being applied to the front brake chambers. Lack of air to the front brake may increase stopping distances. Damage to the abs sensor cable may disable the abs. Either condition may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began december 20, 2012. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 12015.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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Posted on: 2012-12-07
Description
Spartan motors chassis is recalling certain model year 2013 k2, k3, and mm motorhome chassis, manufactured july 23, 2012, through november 7, 2012 and equipped with an independent front suspension that has the abs modulator valve mounted in a forward position. The front brake hoses or the abs sensor cable may be damaged as a result of contact with the swaybar.
Consequence
Damaged brake hoses will result in insufficient air being applied to the front brake chambers. Lack of air to the front brake may increase stopping distances. Damage to the abs sensor cable may disable the abs. Either condition may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began december 20, 2012. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 12015.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 - SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR
Posted on: 2012-12-07
Description
Spartan motors chassis is recalling certain model year 2013 k2, k3, and mm motorhome chassis, manufactured july 23, 2012, through november 7, 2012 and equipped with an independent front suspension that has the abs modulator valve mounted in a forward position. The front brake hoses or the abs sensor cable may be damaged as a result of contact with the swaybar.
Consequence
Damaged brake hoses will result in insufficient air being applied to the front brake chambers. Lack of air to the front brake may increase stopping distances. Damage to the abs sensor cable may disable the abs. Either condition may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began december 20, 2012. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 12015.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:WHEEL BEARING
Posted on: 2013-06-10
Description
Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 k2, k3, and mm motor homes manufactured march 2, 2012, through july 30, 2012 and equipped with a 1660 independent front suspension supplied by reyco granning. The motor homes may have incorrect wheel bearings installed in the front suspension.
Consequence
Incorrect wheel bearings may cause the vehicle to pull to one side and with continued use, there is a risk of a fire starting at the wheel.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the bearings and replace them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on july 8, 2013. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's campaign number is 13-009.
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 - 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 #6 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2013-11-07
Description
Spartan motors inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motor homes and one emergency response chassis. Castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning.
Consequence
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the castle nuts and tighten them as necessary. The recall began on december 9, 2013. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13025.
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 #7 - STEERING:LINKAGES
Posted on: 2014-12-23
Description
Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 gladiator, k2, k3, metrostar, and mm motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured november 28, 2012, to october 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
Consequence
If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on january 26, 2015. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.
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
Posted on: 2014-11-24
Description
Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 gladiator, dr, k2, k3, metrostar, mm, and nvs vehicles manufactured december 14, 2011, to october 21, 2014, equipped with certain wabco quick release valves with double check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
Consequence
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began january 22, 2015. Owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.
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: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 #10 - 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.