2018 SPARTAN K2 Recalls (5)

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.
Campaign:
18V538000 on 08/20/2018
Component:
Service brakes, air
Manufactured:
11/15/2017 - 07/26/2018
Affected:
274
Defect:
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 spartan specialty k2 vehicles. the park brake systems on these chassis may not be able to prevent the vehicles from moving unintentionally if parked on a grade. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard (fmvss) number 121, "air brake systems."
Consequence:
If the vehicle moves unintentionally while parked on a grade, it could increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan will notify the entegra motorhome owners, and spartan dealers will install new brake chambers, free of charge. the recall began september 11, 2018. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 18023.
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.

2018 SPARTAN K2 TSBs (6)

Bulletin:
TSB17-500-001
Component:
115000 electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Summary:
This service bulletin provides instruction on correct an incorrectly installed circuit breaker.
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:
CSB18-330-003
Component:
060000 engine and engine cooling
Summary:
This service bulletin was issued to correct a condition in which the air suspension system would not function as designed due to air leaks in the an manifold. it identifies the models affected in addition to their model years and the respec
Bulletin:
CSB18-330-003
Component:
020000 suspension
Summary:
This service bulletin was issued to correct a condition in which the air suspension system would not function as designed due to air leaks in the an manifold. it identifies the models affected in addition to their model years and the respec
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.
Bulletin:
TSB18-560-003
Component:
030000 service brakes, hydraulic
Summary:
This service bulletin provides instructions on correcting a condition in which the air pressure readings may be reversed. (e.g. secondary gauge reads primary system, primary gauge reads secondary system.

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