2012 SPARTAN MM Recalls (10)

Campaign:
11V412000 on 08/14/2011
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
01/27/2011 - 06/27/2011
Affected:
313
Defect:
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain 2011 su and 2011 through 2012 model year mm, k2, and k3 recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from january 28, 2011, through june 28, 2011, equipped with air gauges supplied by ametek. an incorrect value may have been used in the formula for calculating the sweep angle of the dial. this may have resulted in the accuracy of the gauge varying as much as eleven percent from the cutout pressure as opposed to the maximum allowable of +/- seven percent. consequently, these chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence:
In a condition where constant braking may be necessary, the air systems may deplete sooner than expected. this could cause the application of the spring brake without warning and may result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Spartan chassis will notify owners and replace the affected guages with compliant ones, free of charge. the recall began on september 12, 2013. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1. spartan's campagn number is 11018.
Notes:
In july 2011, spartan petitioned nhtsa that the noncompliance was inconsequential to motor vehicle safety.in august 2013, nhtsa denied the petition and instructed spartan to conduct a recall campaign.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:
11V425000 on 08/17/2011
Component:
Engine and engine cooling
Manufactured:
09/28/2010 - 06/19/2011
Affected:
212
Defect:
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010, 2011, and 2012 recreational vehicles, models mm, k2, k3, bus, furion, gladiator, and metro star, manufactured from september 29, 2010, through june 20, 2011, equipped with a cummins isb, isc, isl, or isx diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
Consequence:
If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
Correction:
Spartan is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on october 10, 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - option 5.
Notes:
Cummins recall campaign number is c1154.spartan's recall campaign number is 11022.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:
13V242000 on 06/09/2013
Component:
Suspension:front:wheel bearing
Manufactured:
03/01/2012 - 07/29/2012
Affected:
75
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
13V392000 on 09/02/2013
Component:
Service brakes, air:antilock
Affected:
113
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
13V467000 on 10/21/2013
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
01/27/2010 - 03/11/2012
Affected:
125
Defect:
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 motorhomes manufactured january 28, 2010, through march 12, 2012; and equipped with cummins isc engines. the affected vehicles have radiator cooling fans that spin excessively fast resulting in the fan blades breaking without warning.
Consequence:
If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. the recall began on november 15, 2013. owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-517-543-6400. spartan chassis's number for this campaign is 13021.
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:
14V020000 on 01/27/2014
Component:
Suspension:front
Manufactured:
12/10/2009 - 01/29/2013
Affected:
452
Defect:
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain 2010-2014 model year mm motorhome chassis manufactured december 11, 2009, through january 30, 2013, and equipped with a sway bar and model 1253 front suspension. this front suspension design has increased rebound travel which may result in a binding condition of the sway bar end link which could lead to the breaking of the sway bar end links.
Consequence:
Broken sway bar end links may result in poor vehicle handling, or sway, which increases the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old end links with new end links and an improved mounting, free of charge. the recall began on march 4, 2014. customers may contact spartan chassis at 1-517-543-6400. spartan chassis's number for this recall is 12012.
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:
16V313000 on 05/16/2016
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:exhaust system
Manufactured:
09/20/2006 - 03/22/2015
Affected:
2,582
Defect:
Spartan motors (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 spartan k3 and mm motorhome chassis manufactured september 21, 2006, to march 23, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Consequence:
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Correction:
Spartan will notify the motorhome manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. these repairs will be performed free of charge. the recall began on june 23, 2016. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's number for this recall is 16014. note: this recall supersedes 15v-554.
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:
17V160000 on 03/13/2017
Component:
Suspension:front:control arm
Manufactured:
04/18/2011 - 03/05/2017
Affected:
2,783
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.

2012 SPARTAN MM TSBs (3)

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.
Bulletin:
TSB18-250-001
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
The service bulletin precribes a solution for certain washers installed on the suspension system that may be subject to breaking/cracking.

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