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2015 Spartan K3 problems

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Recalls
9
Service bulletins
7

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Recalls 9

Suspension: front: control armReported March 13, 2017 · 2,783 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Risk
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.

Recall number 17V160000 · Recall details

Steering: hydraulic power assist: pumpReported September 19, 2016 · 264 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2010-2017 Emergency Response K3, Metrostar, and Gladiator emergency response chassis cabs and motor home chassis manufactured April 12, 2010, to August 31, 2016. The affected vehicles have a power steering pump that may have an occasional loss of output power resulting in reduced or intermittent loss of power steering assist.
Risk
An intermittent loss of power steering assist could increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the power steering pumps, free of charge. The recall began on October 11, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 16022.

Recall number 16V676000 · Recall details

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust systemReported May 17, 2016 · 2,582 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Spartan K3 and MM motorhome chassis manufactured September 21, 2006, to March 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Risk
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the motorhome manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16014. Note: This recall supersedes 15V‑554.

Recall number 16V313000 · Recall details

SuspensionReported July 28, 2015 · 106 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, and K3 vehicles manufactured November 19, 2013, to May 7, 2015. Power could be lost in the vehicle's air suspension system.
Risk
A failure of the air suspension system could result in a loss of some vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will install a independent electrical circuit that will supply power to the control module, free of charge. The recall began on September 9, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15018.

Recall number 15V471000 · Recall details

Power train: axle assemblyReported June 19, 2015 · 144 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3 and MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
Risk
If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑582‑3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15010.

Recall number 15V388000 · Recall details

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assemblyReported April 10, 2015 · 66 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 chassis manufactured February 28, 2014, to October 21, 2014. In the affected chassis, the tag axle suspension hangers may move allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
Risk
If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the main frame, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15001.

Recall number 15V211000 · Recall details

SteeringReported December 30, 2014 · 32 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 Chassis manufactured November 22, 2013, to October 28, 2014. The steering slip shaft, located between the steering column and steering gear, may prematurely wear.
Risk
Premature wear of the steering slip shaft may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the affected slip shaft, free of charge. The recall began on February 3, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14022.

Recall number 14V829000 · Recall details

Steering: linkagesReported December 23, 2014 · 277 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate.
Risk
If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023.

Recall number 14V812000 · Recall details

Service brakes, airReported November 24, 2014 · 1,059 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks.
Risk
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑517‑543‑6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021.

Recall number 14V747000 · Recall details

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