Spartan K3 2005
Model K3 made in 2005 by Spartan got 22 consumer complains there are 3 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to communications, electrical system and equipment. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling, 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V455000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 12/12/2004 to 03/01/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 14 | 12/07/2009 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 11/30/2009 | 11/30/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan is recalling 14 model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between november 12, 2004 and march 1, 2006, equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. the variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An oil leak may result in a fire hazard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. please see recall 09e-020. caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. the safety recall began on december 7, 2009. owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277 option 1. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan's campaign number is 09025.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| 06V413000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 11/12/2004 to 11/12/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 1 | 11/06/2006 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 10/31/2006 | 10/31/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor home chassis equipped with a caterpillar c15 engine in a fleetwood heritage motor home, the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear causing an oil leak. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | An oil leak could cause a fire that may result in personal injury or death. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Caterpillar is conducting the remedy for this campaign (please see 05e078). the vehicles will be inspected, the vva oil line replaced, and a retention clip will be installed to prevent any damage from occurring. the recall began onnovember 6, 2006. owners may contact caterpillar at 1-877-777-3126, spartan at 517-543-6400 or fleetwood at 1-800-322-8216. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan recall no. spec 06025.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMUNICATIONS - BACK UP ALARM | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - ALTERNATOR/GENERATOR/REGULATOR | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - BATTERY | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING - INTERIOR/UNDER DASH | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| EQUIPMENT | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING - HEADLIGHTS | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| INTERIOR LIGHTING | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - DOORS - LATCH | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES - TRUNK LID - LOCK | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DIFFERENTIAL UNIT | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| POWER TRAIN - DRIVELINE - DRIVESHAFT | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| SEATS - FRONT ASSEMBLY - POWER ADJUST | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM - WINDSHIELD - HEATER CORE | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
| VISIBILITY - WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER | |||
| 10/01/2006 | 900 | 1 | 09/26/2006 |
| Vehicle: 2005 travel supreme envoy model 38ds04 class a motor home with spartan chassis. dangerously defective driveline due to defective /mistaken reversed assembly causing severe engine and transmission vibration when driving and potential drop out on road causing undue wear to all driveline components and damage due to striking bolts in chassis, as well as extreme discomfort during driving at less than normal highway speeds. unit had numerous other serious assembly defects. headlight assemblies were installed wrong causing headlights to fail to illuminate road surfaces at night at any safe or acceptable distance, not adjustable. windshield washers were clogged at sprayer tube joints with dried sealant preventing windshields from being washed and obstructing visibility to driver. dealer would not fix without my hands-on help on-site to repair. air pressure system for front brakes was failing intermittently with air shutting down and errors affecting braking function and safety, setting off warnings. exhaust would enter rear of vehicle which emitted burning rubber aromas when used. full reports include about 14 pages with much more data regarding significant and serious vehicle safety problems, contact me for more details. front door would not latch, and step would not retract when in travel. *tr | |||
Car dealers selling
| State | City | Zip | Name | Phone |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN | RICHMOND | 47374 | TOM RAPER, INC. | 765-966-8361 |