Spartan V41m-2142
Model V41m-2142 made by Spartan got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning 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 | |||||
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07V300000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 10/20/2003 to 06/16/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 89 | 08/23/2007 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 07/13/2007 | 07/13/2007 | |||||||
Defect Summary | On certain motor homes and fire trucks, the steering gear assembly contains a spacer with incorrect dimensions. a spacer of insufficient height allows for excessive play in the return function of the recirculation balls and, as a consequence, there is a failure in the circulatory function of these balls. | |||||||||||||||
Consequence Summary | If the failure mode is allowed to continue, the final result will be interruption in the connection between the steering wheel and the wheels of the vehicle. the vehicle can no longer be steered and could result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. the recall began on august 23, 2007. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400. | |||||||||||||||
Notes | Spartan recall no. 07015/rsb07-260-001.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. |