2007 SPARTAN K2 Recalls (5)

Campaign:
06V094000 on 03/30/2006
Component:
Electrical system:fuses and circuit breakers
Manufactured:
11/07/2005 - 03/01/2006
Affected:
54
Defect:
On certain motor homes, the bussman box was incorrectly soldered and could fail.
Consequence:
Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shutdown and/or not be capable of powering up. one or a combination of the following conditions may occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission starting and engine cooling systems, in the operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, antilock brake system (abs), auxiliary brake system, heater elements in the air dryer, and/or the heater element in the water in-fuel separator, increasing the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the defective components. the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Notes:
Spartan recall no. spec 06005.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:
13V182000 on 05/07/2013
Component:
Steering
Manufactured:
07/19/2005 - 12/16/2010
Affected:
2,694
Defect:
Spartan motors chassis (spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 k2, and k3 and 2006-2010 mm motorhome chassis manufactured july 20, 2005, through december 17, 2010. the steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
Consequence:
A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners. starting in mid-june 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any spartan service center. all repairs will be performed free of charge. notices were mailed to owners on june 24, 2013. owners can contact spartan at 1-855-589-9836.
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:
15V548000 on 08/31/2015
Component:
Suspension:rear:axle:non-powered axle assembly
Manufactured:
03/06/2006 - 06/21/2006
Affected:
440
Defect:
Spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 mm and k2 motorhome chassis manufactured march 07, 2006, to june 22, 2006. the affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
Consequence:
If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
Correction:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the wheel bearing load, replacing the bearings as necessary, free of charge. the recall began on october 7, 2015. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-582-3454. spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
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:
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.

2007 SPARTAN K2 TSBs (5)

Bulletin:
CSB-08-350-004
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Spartan chassis: rear suspension tag axle. double check valve between drive axle suspension and tag axle suspension is interfering with automatic load sharing between drive and tag axles. equipped with hendrickson htb 210 suspension and ha
Bulletin:
TSB-08-350-001
Component:
022000 suspension:rear
Summary:
Spartan chassis: rear suspension, tag axle pivot boltis prone to failure in certain mountain master and k2 motorhome chassis equipped with a hendrickson tag axle and manufacture date 8/15/06-5/17/07. *pe
Bulletin:
TSB-13-500-001
Component:
111000 electrical system:battery
Summary:
Spartan: on certain motorhome chassis, the hadley air level system module may not be activated by the interface module and need to change constant battery circuit of module to switch power source (accessory circuit). models 2007-2013 k2,
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.
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.

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