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2001-2004 Spartan K2, Spartan ME2 and others recall: control arm

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 3, 2003. It covers about 375 vehicles.

vehicles affected
375
reported
Jun 3, 2003

Suspension: front: control arm

What is wrong
On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.
Risk
Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
Remedy
Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill transport technologies at 800‑225‑7824 (ext. #390) or spartan at 517‑543‑6400.

Recall number 03V202000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 03V202000

Is there a recall on the 2001-2004 Spartan K2, Spartan ME2 and others control arm?

Yes. Recall 03V202000, reported on June 3, 2003, covers about 375 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 03V202000?

Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill transport technologies at 800‑225‑7824 (ext. #390) or spartan at 517‑543‑6400.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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