2016 SPARTAN MM Recalls (2)
- 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:
- 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.
2016 SPARTAN MM TSBs (3)
- 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:
- 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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