Spartan K3 2008
Model K3 made in 2008 by Spartan got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 2008
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 - 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 . | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - PEDALS AND LINKAGES | ||||||||||||||||
| 09V478000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 04/27/2007 to 08/11/2009 | V (Vehicle) | 70 | 01/08/2010 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 12/16/2009 | 12/16/2009 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 mm, k2, and k3 motorhome chassis manufactured from april 27, 2007 and august 11, 2009, equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. either condition could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan is working with kongsberg and the vehicle manufacturers to remedy these motorhomes. please see recall 09e-064. the remedy will be performed by spartan free of charge. the safety recall began on january 8, 2010. owners may contact spartan toll-free at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan's campaign number is 09027.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 . | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING | ||||||||||||||||
| 08V275000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 05/03/2007 to 07/18/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 213 | 06/30/2008 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 06/20/2008 | 06/20/2008 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Spartan chassis is recalling 213 my 2007-2008 mm, and my 2008 k2, k3, and su motor home chassis. certain chassis fasteners may fracture resulting in poor handling of the vehicle, loss of steering, and/or reduced level of suspension performance. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Loss of steering will increase the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and replace the fasteners as needed free of charge. the recall began on june 30, 2008. owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan chassis recall no. 07024.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. | |||||||||||||||