1999 SPARTAN K2 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

98V285000 on 11/09/1998

Component:

Parking brake

Manufactured:

08/08/1996 - 08/09/1998

Affected:

203

Defect:

Vehicle description: motor homes. the parking brake capacity is insufficient to hold the maximum gross vehicle weight rating while parked on an incline.

Consequence:

The vehicle could roll while parked on an incline, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Dealers will increase the brake slack adjuster length and install brake shoes with different lining material.

Notes:

Owner notification began march 31, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-800-722-3025.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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Campaign:

15V633000 on 10/07/2015

Component:

Steering

Affected:

3,313

Defect:

Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 mm and k2 motorhome chassis manufactured january 20, 2003, to may 16, 2005. the affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.

Consequence:

A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Correction:

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. an interim notice was mailed to owners on december 4, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. spartan's number for this recall is 15022.

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.

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