Spartan K2 2005
Model K2 made in 2005 by Spartan got 3 consumer complains there are 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to steering, visibility. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, air and steering.
Model 2005
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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| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V435000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 04/28/2004 to 08/16/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 171 | 08/07/2004 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 09/09/2004 | 09/09/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V300000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 10/20/2003 to 06/16/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 89 | 08/23/2007 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 07/13/2007 | 07/13/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| TRAILER HITCHES | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V567000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 06/22/2004 to 07/30/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 2621 | 01/21/2009 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 10/28/2008 | 10/28/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| STEERING | |||
| 09/30/2005 | 1 | 09/14/2005 | |
| There have been two spartan k2 recalls on steering related issues on 2005 units.05v283000 and 07v300000 these are defects in steering linkage and spacers that can cause steering failure. i am told by spartan that my k2 is not affected by the recalls. however, my unit has had a steering defect since day one. when making turns there is often a loud bang sounds like a ball joint is bad. they first told me it was the tie rod u bolts on upside down. correcting did not stop the loud bang. they then told me it was the ifs and they replaced a bell crank assembly in it. the noise continued and has become more pronounced and occurs more often and in less turning radius. they have told me they do not know what the cause is but they are sure it is 100% safe since it has not yet caused a crash or injury to me or others. they refuse to make any effort to determine the cause of the sound. i believe it is unsafe and i am afraid to drive it. i believe there is metal fatigue occurring with each loud pop and that eventually the steering will fail and control of a almost 50,000 lb coach will be lost. you can experience a demo of this defect by going to this link to a video posted on google. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8114109860308362131&hl=en. *tr | |||
| STEERING - LINKAGES | |||
| 09/30/2005 | 1 | 09/14/2005 | |
| There have been two spartan k2 recalls on steering related issues on 2005 units.05v283000 and 07v300000 these are defects in steering linkage and spacers that can cause steering failure. i am told by spartan that my k2 is not affected by the recalls. however, my unit has had a steering defect since day one. when making turns there is often a loud bang sounds like a ball joint is bad. they first told me it was the tie rod u bolts on upside down. correcting did not stop the loud bang. they then told me it was the ifs and they replaced a bell crank assembly in it. the noise continued and has become more pronounced and occurs more often and in less turning radius. they have told me they do not know what the cause is but they are sure it is 100% safe since it has not yet caused a crash or injury to me or others. they refuse to make any effort to determine the cause of the sound. i believe it is unsafe and i am afraid to drive it. i believe there is metal fatigue occurring with each loud pop and that eventually the steering will fail and control of a almost 50,000 lb coach will be lost. you can experience a demo of this defect by going to this link to a video posted on google. http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-8114109860308362131&hl=en. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD | |||
| 09/13/2006 | 14000 | 3 | 09/13/2005 |
| During driving, passenger side windshield popped loose at area of upper corner, eventually cracking. manufacturer of motor home had it picked up and returned to the factory. they claimed to have replaced total front cap, kept it over 4 months, had it returned, immediately upon return, before, i could take another trip, both front windshields cracked and were popping out. had it repaired at a rv dealer that they approved. took another trip and windshield on passenger side settled and left a slit between windshield and windshield gasket. *jb | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA | FRENCH CAMP | 95231 | PAN PACIFIC RV | 209-234-2000 |
| IN | NAPPANIE | NEWMAR CORP |