2018 SPARTAN K3 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:
17V403000 on 06/28/2017
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
11/10/2016 - 04/11/2017
Affected:
28
Defect:
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2017-2018 k3 and k4 motor home chassis and gladiator emergency response chassis cabs equipped with cummins isx 15l engines. these engines have a fuel pump whose drive gear could possibly slip on its drive shaft, causing a fuel pump function loss, resulting in an engine stall.
Consequence:
An engine stall can increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan will notify the final stage manufacturers that used these chassis or the vehicle purchaser, and cummins dealers will replace the fuel pumps, free of charge. the recall began on july 12, 2017. owners may contact cummins customer service at 1-800-286-6467 or spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 17015.
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.

2018 SPARTAN K3 TSBs (7)

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:
CSB18-560-001
Component:
117000 digital instrument panel
Summary:
This service bulletin provides the procedure for reprogramming of the gauge panel which may give false warnings. note* the date and models in the document are incorrect and it is being revised. there will be a second release of this documen
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:
CSB18-560-001
Component:
110000 electrical system
Summary:
This service bulletin provides a solution to correct an issue with the gauge panel that may show warnings or messages inadvertently
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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