2005 Spartan K3 recalls

There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 2005 Spartan K3, covering 1,313 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fanReported September 1, 2015 · 1,212 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Risk: If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.

Recall number 15V549000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported November 30, 2009 · 14 vehicles affected

What is wrong: Spartan is recalling 14 model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between november 12, 2004 and march 1, 2006, equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak may result in a fire hazard.
Remedy: Spartan is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see recall 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall began on december 7, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1‑800‑447‑4986 or spartan at 1‑800‑543‑4277 option 1.

Recall number 09V455000 · Recall details

Engine and engine coolingReported October 31, 2006 · 1 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor home chassis equipped with a caterpillar c15 engine in a fleetwood heritage motor home, the variable valve actuation (vva) oil line may wear causing an oil leak.
Risk: An oil leak could cause a fire that may result in personal injury or death.
Remedy: Caterpillar is conducting the remedy for this campaign (please see 05e078). The vehicles will be inspected, the vva oil line replaced, and a retention clip will be installed to prevent any damage from occurring. The recall began onnovember 6, 2006. Owners may contact caterpillar at 1‑877‑777‑3126, spartan at 517‑543‑6400 or fleetwood at 1‑800‑322‑8216.

Recall number 06V413000 · Recall details

Steering: linkagesReported June 17, 2005 · 86 vehicles affected

What is wrong: On certain motor homes, the I-shaft is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. At the non-welded side of the I-shaft there is a universal joint. It is possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.
Risk: Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the I-shaft. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 517‑543‑6400.

Recall number 05V283000 · Recall details

Questions about the 2005 Spartan K3 recalls

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How many recalls does the 2005 Spartan K3 have?

4, covering engine and engine cooling and steering.

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