Spartan Mm 2007
Model Mm made in 2007 by Spartan got 5 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding suspension. There were some recalls concerningelectrical system and engine and engine cooling.
Model 2007
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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| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 06V094000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 11/08/2005 to 03/02/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 54 | 04/10/2006 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 03/31/2006 | 03/31/2006 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, the bussman box was incorrectly soldered and could fail. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shutdown and/or not be capable of powering up. one or a combination of the following conditions may occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission starting and engine cooling systems, in the operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, antilock brake system (abs), auxiliary brake system, heater elements in the air dryer, and/or the heater element in the water in-fuel separator, increasing the risk of a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the defective components. the recall began on april 10, 2006. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan recall no. spec 06005.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. | |||||||||||||||
| 07V363000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 07/05/2006 to 07/19/2007 | V (Vehicle) | 1672 | 01/16/2008 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 08/15/2007 | 08/16/2007 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor home chassis, there may be a loose connection between the bus bar and a grid pad due to the pins being slightly smaller diameters after assembly. electrical power may be lost to components of the major chassis operating systems (engine, transmission, starting, cooling) causing the vehicle to shut down and/or not be capable of powering up. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Each vehicle could potentially experience a unique circumstance where one or a combination of the following conditions could occur: loss of electrical power to the engine, transmission, starting and engine cooling systems, operation of the right chassis stop/turn signal and right trailer stop/turn signal, the anti-lock brake system, auxiliary brake system, the heater elements in the air dryer, and the heater element in the water-in-fuel separator. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | The dvec bussmann box will be replaced. the recall began on january 16, 2008. owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan recall no. 07025.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. | |||||||||||||||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE - DIESEL | ||||||||||||||||
| 07V280000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 07/27/2005 to 12/13/2006 | V (Vehicle) | 495 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 06/29/2007 | 06/29/2007 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes built with cummins isl cm850 diesel engines, the connecting rod contains a machining defect in the wrist pin bushing of the rod that could cause a seizure of the piston pin. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If allowed to progress, this can lead to engine failure with the possibility of the rod rupturing the lock cavity, resulting in oil and debris on the roadway increasing the risk of a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan is working with cummins to recalibrate the engine control module and enhance the engine protection system enabling it to provide early detection of the failure mode and avoid more serious engine damage and resultant safety hazard. cummins will also install a new valve cover with a crankcase pressure sensor free of charge (please see 07e033). owners may contact cummins at 800-343-7357 or spartan at 517-543-6400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan recall no. spec 07008.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration | |||||||||||||||
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
| 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 |
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| SUSPENSION - REAR | |||||
| TSB-08-350-001 | 02/01/2008 | 10028006 | Spartan chassis: rear suspension, tag axle pivot boltis prone to failure in certain mountain master and k2 motorhome chassis equipped with a hendrickson tag axle and manufacture date 8/15/06-5/17/07. *pe | 02/26/2009 | |