Spartan K2 2003
Model K2 made in 2003 by Spartan got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, suspension and vehicle speed control.
Model 2003
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V146000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 01/06/2002 to 03/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 4735 | 06/03/2005 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 04/12/2005 | 04/13/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with ngi air pressure gauges located on the dash panel is giving a false reading. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may cause the park brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - CONTROL ARM | ||||||||||||||||
| 03V202000 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 10/12/2000 to 05/14/2003 | V (Vehicle) | 375 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 06/03/2003 | 06/06/2003 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. 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 tuthill transport technologies at 800-225-7824 (ext. #390) or spartan at 517-543-6400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 02V004009 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 07/09/2001 to 11/01/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 535 | 09/12/2002 | ODI | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 09/19/2002 | 09/23/2002 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or spartan at 1-800-722-3025. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||