2005 SPARTAN MM Recalls (5)

Campaign:
04V435000 on 09/08/2004
Component:
Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Manufactured:
04/27/2004 - 08/15/2004
Affected:
171
Defect:
On certain motorhomes equipped with caterpillar engines, the adjustable pedal return springs may return the pedal shaft to the home position while not fully returning the potentiometer key to its home position.
Consequence:
In a neutral or no load situation: the engine will continue to increase idle speed until it reaces full governed rpm. the transmission will not allow shift from neutral to any gear over 900 engine rpm. in gear or under load: the engine may not return to 725 rpm (normal idle) which will require additional effort by the service brakes to overcome the additional engine rpm during braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the throttle pedal. the recall began on august 17, 2004, by phone calls. owners should contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
Notes:
Spartan recall no.spec 04017.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

Campaign:
05V016000 on 01/26/2005
Component:
Service brakes, air:slack adjusters
Manufactured:
08/09/2004 - 12/09/2004
Affected:
490
Defect:
On certain motor homes, the slack adjusters in the front axles were not adjusted properly.
Consequence:
The driver may experience a feeling of softening in the braking function. reduction in brake force which could cause a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will adjust the front axle brake free of charge. the recall began on february 2, 2005. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277, option 1.
Notes:
Recall no. spec 04026. 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:
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:
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.

2005 SPARTAN MM TSB

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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