Spartan K2 2011
Model K2 made in 2011 by Spartan got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, service brakes, air and vehicle speed control.
Model 2011
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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| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V425000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 09/29/2010 to 06/20/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 212 | 10/10/2011 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 08/17/2011 | 08/18/2011 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010, 2011, and 2012 recreational vehicles, models mm, k2, k3, bus, furion, gladiator, and metro star, manufactured from september 29, 2010, through june 20, 2011, equipped with a cummins isb, isc, isl, or isx diesel engine. the v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. a fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. if both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. the safety recall began on october 10, 2011. owners may contact cummins at 1-812-377-5000 or spartan at 1-800-543-5008 - option 5. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Cummins recall campaign number is c1154.spartan's recall campaign number is 11022.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 | ||||||||||||||||
| 11V587000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 09/30/2010 to 11/22/2011 | V (Vehicle) | 35 | 03/12/2012 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 12/06/2011 | 12/15/2011 | 571 | 121 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 k2 recreational vehicles manufactured from september 30, 2010, through november 22, 2011, rated at 52,000 lbs and equipped with 3030 brake chambers. these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 121, | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The park brake may not hold the vehicle in place and if the vehicle moves, injury or property damage could occur without warning. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan will notify owners and install improved brake chambers, free of charge. the safety recall began on march 12, 2012. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan | |||||||||||||||
| 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 . | |||||||||||||||