2015 SPARTAN K3 Recalls (9)

Campaign:
14V747000 on 11/23/2014
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
12/13/2011 - 10/20/2014
Affected:
1,059
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
14V812000 on 12/22/2014
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
11/27/2012 - 10/14/2013
Affected:
277
Defect:
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.
Correction:
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.
Campaign:
14V829000 on 12/29/2014
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
11/21/2013 - 10/27/2014
Affected:
32
Defect:
Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 k3 chassis manufactured november 22, 2013, to october 28, 2014. the steering slip shaft, located between the steering column and steering gear, may prematurely wear.
Consequence:
Premature wear of the steering slip shaft may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected slip shaft, free of charge. the recall began on february 3, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's number for this recall is 14022.
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:
15V211000 on 04/09/2015
Component:
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Manufactured:
02/27/2014 - 10/20/2014
Affected:
66
Defect:
Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 k3 chassis manufactured february 28, 2014, to october 21, 2014. in the affected chassis, the tag axle suspension hangers may move allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
Consequence:
If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the main frame, free of charge. the recall began on april 17, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's number for this recall is 15001.
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:
15V388000 on 06/18/2015
Component:
Power train:axle assembly
Manufactured:
10/01/2013 - 04/01/2015
Affected:
144
Defect:
Spartan motors, inc. (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 k2, k3 and mm chassis manufactured october 2, 2013, to april 2, 2015. in the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
Consequence:
If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. the recall began on august 11, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. spartan's number for this recall is 15010.
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:
15V471000 on 07/27/2015
Component:
Suspension
Manufactured:
11/18/2013 - 05/06/2015
Affected:
106
Defect:
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 k2, and k3 vehicles manufactured november 19, 2013, to may 7, 2015. power could be lost in the vehicle's air suspension system.
Consequence:
A failure of the air suspension system could result in a loss of some vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a independent electrical circuit that will supply power to the control module, free of charge. the recall began on september 9, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's number for this recall is 15018.
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:
16V676000 on 09/18/2016
Component:
Steering:hydraulic power assist:pump
Manufactured:
04/11/2010 - 08/30/2016
Affected:
264
Defect:
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 emergency response k3, metrostar, and gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured april 12, 2010, to august 31, 2016. the affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Consequence:
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. the recall began on october 11, 2016. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 16022.
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.

2015 SPARTAN K3 TSBs (5)

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:
TSB-15-350-003
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Spartan motors: hadley control module loss of power due to an independent electrical circuit that supplies the power to control module. model 2013-15 k2, k3. *pe
Bulletin:
4VZ-N6D9B-05
Component:
040000 service brakes, air
Summary:
This technical service bulletin provides instructions for replacing hardware for of an abs valve assembly on affected model motor home chassis.
Bulletin:
4VZ-L6U6Y-09
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This service bulletin provides instructions to service providers to install fasteners that may have been missing at the rear suspension cross member on certain motor home chassis affected by this condition.
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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