Spartan K2 2004
Model K2 made in 2004 by Spartan got 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air and steering.
Model 2004
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. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V283000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 10/20/2003 to 09/02/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 86 | 08/15/2005 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 06/17/2005 | 06/17/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - GASOLINE - BELTS AND ASSOCIATED PULLEYS | |||||
| 05170001 | 01/01/2006 | 06170001A | 10019041 | 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 | 02/10/2006 |