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2008-2011 Spartan MM recall: column

Spartan Chassis, Inc. reported this safety recall on June 28, 2010. It covers about 340 vehicles.

vehicles affected
340
reported
Jun 28, 2010
owners notified
Jul 16, 2010

Steering: column

What is wrong
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 recreation vehicle chassis manufactured from june 17, 2007 through march 15, 2010 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (I.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)
Risk
Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 16, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - option 5.

Recall number 10V288000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 10V288000

Is there a recall on the 2008-2011 Spartan MM column?

Yes. Recall 10V288000, reported on June 28, 2010, covers about 340 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 10V288000?

Spartan will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 16, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - option 5.

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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