Spartan Bus recalls
There are 3 safety recalls on record for the Spartan Bus, covering 8,449 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Spartan Bus recalls by model year
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Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010, 2011, and 2012 recreational vehicles, models mm, k2, k3, bus, furion, gladiator, and metro star, manufactured from september 29, 2010, through june 20, 2011, equipped with a cummins isb, isc, isl, or isx diesel engine. The v-band clamp assembly, part numbers q187684, q187685, and q187686, used to connect the inlet and outlet cone sections to the diesel oxidation catalyst (doc)/diesel particulate filter (dpf) include a t-bolt which can fracture and fail when subjected to stress or load. A fracture or failure of the t-bolt may cause the clamp to loosen and the inlet or outlet sections attached to the doc/dpf housing to disconnect.
- Risk
- If the inlet or outlet sections disconnect, hot exhaust gases can vent prior to exiting the tailpipe, creating the risk of combustion and a fire. If both clamps fail, there is a risk in some applications that the doc/dpf housing may detach completely, creating a road hazard.
- Remedy
- Spartan is working with cummins to identify and notify owners of the recall campaign. Repairs will be performed by authorized cummins dealers free of charge. The safety recall began on october 10, 2011. Owners may contact cummins at 1‑812‑377‑5000 or spartan at 1‑800‑543‑5008 - option 5.
Recall number 11V425000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- The eco-cruise actuator can bind the throttle.
- Risk
- If the actuator binds, engine speed may not decrease to the level anticipated by the operator, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.
- Remedy
- Dealers will remove these actuators until new or remanufactured units can be supplied.
Recall number 96V201000 · Recall details
Steering: linkages: drag: link: connection
- What is wrong
- The draglinks have been equipped with an anti-tilt seal on the pitman end that can affect the taper fit of the ball stud taper into the pitman arm. The recommended torque on the stud nut does not overcome the compression of the anti-tilt seal.
- Risk
- This condition can cause a loosening of the joint and ultimate separation resulting in loss of steering.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace washers with 90 degree flanges with washers having a 45 degree flange and sandwich the rubber bushing in the anti-tilt seal. The flanges allow the bushing to properly expand. If a body has been completed on the chassis, the pitman arm will also be replaced.
Recall number 96V081000 · Recall details
Questions about the Spartan Bus recalls
How do I check if my Spartan Bus has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Spartan Bus have?
3, covering engine and engine cooling, vehicle speed control and steering.
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