2005 SPARTAN K2 Recalls (7)

Campaign:
04V435000 on 09/08/2004
Component:
Power train:clutch assembly:pedal/linkage
Manufactured:
04/27/2004 - 08/15/2004
Affected:
171
Defect:
On certain motorhomes equipped with caterpillar engines, the adjustable pedal return springs may return the pedal shaft to the home position while not fully returning the potentiometer key to its home position.
Consequence:
In a neutral or no load situation: the engine will continue to increase idle speed until it reaces full governed rpm. the transmission will not allow shift from neutral to any gear over 900 engine rpm. in gear or under load: the engine may not return to 725 rpm (normal idle) which will require additional effort by the service brakes to overcome the additional engine rpm during braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the throttle pedal. the recall began on august 17, 2004, by phone calls. owners should contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
Notes:
Spartan recall no.spec 04017.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Campaign:
05V146000 on 04/12/2005
Component:
Service brakes, air:supply
Manufactured:
01/05/2002 - 03/30/2005
Affected:
4,735
Defect:
On certain motor homes equipped with ngi air pressure gauges located on the dash panel is giving a false reading.
Consequence:
This may cause the park brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.
Correction:
Dealers will use a jumper harness containing a 33 ohm resistor which will shift the resistance curve of the air pressure sender to match the alarm point of the current gauge. the recall began on june 3, 2005. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
Notes:
Spartan recall no. spec 05008.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
05V283000 on 06/16/2005
Component:
Steering:linkages
Manufactured:
10/19/2003 - 09/01/2004
Affected:
86
Defect:
On certain motor homes, the i-shaft is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. at the non-welded side of the i-shaft there is a universal joint. it is possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.
Consequence:
Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Correction:
Dealers will inspect and repair the i-shaft. the recall began on august 15, 2005. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
Notes:
Spartan recall no.spec 05022.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
07V300000 on 07/12/2007
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
10/19/2003 - 06/15/2005
Affected:
89
Defect:
On certain motor homes and fire trucks, the steering gear assembly contains a spacer with incorrect dimensions. a spacer of insufficient height allows for excessive play in the return function of the recirculation balls and, as a consequence, there is a failure in the circulatory function of these balls.
Consequence:
If the failure mode is allowed to continue, the final result will be interruption in the connection between the steering wheel and the wheels of the vehicle. the vehicle can no longer be steered and could result in a vehicle crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. the recall began on august 23, 2007. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
Notes:
Spartan recall no. 07015/rsb07-260-001.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
08V567000 on 10/27/2008
Component:
Trailer hitches
Manufactured:
06/21/2004 - 07/29/2008
Affected:
2,621
Defect:
Spartan is recalling 2,621 my 2005-2009 k2, my 2006-2009 mg, and my 2007-2009 mm motor home chassis equipped with putnam hitches. certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
Consequence:
Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the trailer hitch free of charge. the recall began on january 21, 2009. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Notes:
Spartan recall no. 08023.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Campaign:
15V549000 on 08/31/2015
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
03/16/2003 - 03/14/2007
Affected:
1,212
Defect:
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 k2, k3 and mm motorhomes manufactured march 17, 2003, to march 15, 2007. in the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Consequence:
If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. interim notices were mailed to owners on october 29, 2015. the recall began on october 29, 2015. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. spartan's number for this recall is 15014.
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:
15V633000 on 10/07/2015
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
01/19/2003 - 05/15/2005
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.

2005 SPARTAN K2 TSBs (2)

Bulletin:
05170001
Component:
061110 engine and engine cooling:engine:gasoline:belts and associated pulleys
Summary:
Engine cooling - mechanical fan drive v-belt alignment. spartan k2 and k3 chassis models equipped with a mechanically driven engine cooling fan, manufactured through september 22, 2005. misaligned pulleys may cause drive belts to come o
Bulletin:
TSB-15-310-002
Component:
091100 fuel system, other:storage:tank assembly
Summary:
Spartan motors: some motor home chassis are experiencing a fuel tank deformity and fuel sender by showing less fuel on fuel gauge than in fuel tank and would need to have fuel sender float arm adjustment. model 2002-15 mm, k3, k2, nvs.

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