2016 SPARTAN K3 Recalls (7)

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:
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.
Campaign:
18V384000 on 06/11/2018
Component:
Fuel system, other
Manufactured:
12/18/2014 - 02/01/2018
Affected:
102
Defect:
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 spartan specialty vehicles k2 and k3 motorhome chassis. the tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the diesel exhaust fluid (def) fill mounting bracket.
Consequence:
The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the def fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2018. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 1806.
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:
18V384000 on 06/11/2018
Component:
Fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly:mounting
Manufactured:
12/18/2014 - 02/01/2018
Affected:
102
Defect:
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 spartan specialty vehicles k2 and k3 motorhome chassis. the tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the diesel exhaust fluid (def) fill mounting bracket.
Consequence:
The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the def fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2018. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 1806.
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:
18V384000 on 06/11/2018
Component:
Tires
Manufactured:
12/18/2014 - 02/01/2018
Affected:
102
Defect:
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2016-2019 spartan specialty vehicles k2 and k3 motorhome chassis. the tag axle tire may become damaged due to contact with the diesel exhaust fluid (def) fill mounting bracket.
Consequence:
The damaged tag axle tire may fail, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan has notified owners, and dealers will modify the def fill mounting bracket to give adequate clearance to the tag axle tire, free of charge. the recall began on june 25, 2018. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 1806.
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.

2016 SPARTAN K3 TSBs (5)

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.
Bulletin:
CSB18-290-001
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This service bulletin provides a solution to increase the distance between the diesel exhaust fluid fill mounting bracket and the tag axle tire.
Bulletin:
TSB18-290-003
Component:
080000 fuel system, diesel
Summary:
This service bulletin provides instructions on replacing the diesel exhaust fluid fill tube support bracket in the event is damaged if identified when conducting recall 18v-384.

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