2009 SPARTAN K2 Recalls (6)

Campaign:
08V567000 on 10/27/2008
Component:
Trailer hitches
Manufactured:
06/21/2004 - 07/29/2008
Affected:
2,621
Defect:
Spartan is recalling 2,621 my 2005-2009 k2, my 2006-2009 mg, and my 2007-2009 mm motor home chassis equipped with putnam hitches. certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
Consequence:
Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the trailer hitch free of charge. the recall began on january 21, 2009. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Notes:
Spartan recall no. 08023.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:
09V184000 on 05/27/2009
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply:quick release valve
Manufactured:
06/30/2008 - 12/15/2008
Affected:
484
Defect:
Spartan is recalling 484 model years 2008-2010 adv, bey, fur, glc, gld, k2, k3, mg, mm, mtr, and nvs fire truck, ambulance, and motor home chassis manufactured between july 1 and december 16, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.
Consequence:
Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277.
Notes:
Spartan's recall campaign no. 09005.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
11V516000 on 10/25/2011
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
01/03/2010 - 01/25/2011
Affected:
1,294
Defect:
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 incomplete recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from january 4, 2010, through january 26, 2011, equipped with an electronic control module, part number 2791-nn2e-001 or 2791-nn2e-002. when the brake is applied, the cruise control may not cancel. additionally, these vehicles may exhibit an inadvertent, moderate increase in vehicle speed until the vehicles reaches its governed speed after the vehicle's cruise control is set.
Consequence:
If the driver attempts to cancel the cruise control by applying the brake or if the vehicle speed increases and the driver is unaware, they may have reduced control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on january 9, 2012. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Notes:
Spartan's recall campaign number is 11027.owners 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 <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Campaign:
12V429000 on 09/03/2012
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm
Affected:
491
Defect:
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 k2 and mm motor home chassis, equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension. the front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. if the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
Consequence:
As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on decenber 5, 2012. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277 option 1.
Notes:
Spartan's safety recall number is 12010.owners 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:
12V429000 on 09/03/2012
Component:
Service brakes, air:drum:chamber
Affected:
491
Defect:
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 k2 and mm motor home chassis, equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension. the front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. if the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
Consequence:
As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on decenber 5, 2012. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277 option 1.
Notes:
Spartan's safety recall number is 12010.owners 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:
13V182000 on 05/07/2013
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
07/19/2005 - 12/16/2010
Affected:
2,694
Defect:
Spartan motors chassis (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 k2, and k3 and 2006-2010 mm motorhome chassis manufactured july 20, 2005, through december 17, 2010. the steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
Consequence:
A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners. starting in mid-june 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any spartan service center. all repairs will be performed free of charge. notices were mailed to owners on june 24, 2013. owners can contact spartan at 1-855-589-9836.
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.

2009 SPARTAN K2 TSBs (3)

Bulletin:
TSB-13-500-001
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Spartan: on certain motorhome chassis, the hadley air level system module may not be activated by the interface module and need to change constant battery circuit of module to switch power source (accessory circuit). models 2007-2013 k2,
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.
Bulletin:
4VZ-E9QSR-09
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension fasteners to resolve popping noises.

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