2004 SPARTAN K2 Recalls (5)

Campaign:
03V202000 on 06/05/2003
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm
Manufactured:
10/11/2000 - 05/13/2003
Affected:
375
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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).
Campaign:
05V146000 on 04/12/2005
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply
Manufactured:
01/05/2002 - 03/30/2005
Affected:
4,735
Defect:
On certain motor homes equipped with ngi air pressure gauges located on the dash panel is giving a false reading.
Consequence:
This may cause the park brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.
Correction:
Dealers will use a jumper harness containing a 33 ohm resistor which will shift the resistance curve of the air pressure sender to match the alarm point of the current gauge. the recall began on june 3, 2005. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
Notes:
Spartan recall no. spec 05008.customers 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.
Campaign:
05V283000 on 06/16/2005
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
10/19/2003 - 09/01/2004
Affected:
86
Defect:
On certain motor homes, the i-shaft is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. at the non-welded side of the i-shaft there is a universal joint. it is possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.
Consequence:
Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and repair the i-shaft. the recall began on august 15, 2005. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
Notes:
Spartan recall no.spec 05022.customers 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.
Campaign:
15V549000 on 08/31/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
03/16/2003 - 03/14/2007
Affected:
1,212
Defect:
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 k2, k3 and mm motorhomes manufactured march 17, 2003, to march 15, 2007. in the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Consequence:
If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. interim notices were mailed to owners on october 29, 2015. the recall began on october 29, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. spartan's number for this recall is 15014.
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.
Campaign:
15V633000 on 10/07/2015
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
01/19/2003 - 05/15/2005
Affected:
3,313
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

2004 SPARTAN K2 TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
05170001
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Engine cooling - mechanical fan drive v-belt alignment. spartan k2 and k3 chassis models equipped with a mechanically driven engine cooling fan, manufactured through september 22, 2005. misaligned pulleys may cause drive belts to come o
Bulletin:
TSB-15-310-002
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Spartan motors: some motor home chassis are experiencing a fuel tank deformity and fuel sender by showing less fuel on fuel gauge than in fuel tank and would need to have fuel sender float arm adjustment. model 2002-15 mm, k3, k2, nvs.

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