Spartan K2 2009
Model K2 made in 2009 by Spartan got 4 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, trailer hitches and vehicle speed control.
Model 2009
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 - DRUM - CHAMBER | ||||||||||||||||
| 12V429000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | V (Vehicle) | 491 | 12/05/2012 | MFR | Spartan Chassis, Inc. | 09/04/2012 | 09/04/2012 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 k2 and mm motor home chassis, equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension. the front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. if the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on decenber 5, 2012. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277 option 1. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan's safety recall number is 12010.owners 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V184000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 07/01/2008 to 12/16/2008 | V (Vehicle) | 484 | 07/03/2009 | ODI | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 05/28/2009 | 05/28/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan is recalling 484 model years 2008-2010 adv, bey, fur, glc, gld, k2, k3, mg, mm, mtr, and nvs fire truck, ambulance, and motor home chassis manufactured between july 1 and december 16, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). the rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. the affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1-800-543-4277. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan's recall campaign no. 09005.owners 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. | |||||||||||||||
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V516000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 01/04/2010 to 01/26/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 1804 | 01/09/2012 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 10/17/2011 | 10/26/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 incomplete recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from january 4, 2010, through january 26, 2011, equipped with an electronic control module, part number 2791-nn2e-001 or 2791-nn2e-002. when the brake is applied, the cruise control may not cancel. additionally, these vehicles may exhibit an inadvertent, moderate increase in vehicle speed until the vehicles reaches its governed speed after the vehicle's cruise control is set. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the driver attempts to cancel the cruise control by applying the brake or if the vehicle speed increases and the driver is unaware, they may have reduced control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on january 9, 2012. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan's recall campaign number is 11027.owners 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 . | |||||||||||||||