The worst 2005 Spartan MM problems
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Recalls 5
Steering
- What is wrong
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured January 20, 2003, to May 16, 2005. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
- Risk
- A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1‑800‑543‑4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.
Recall number 15V633000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan
- 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
Service brakes, air: supply
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes equipped with ngi air pressure gauges located on the dash panel is giving a false reading.
- Risk
- This may cause the park brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.
- Remedy
- Dealers will use a jumper harness containing a 33 ohm resistor which will shift the resistance curve of the air pressure sender to match the alarm point of the current gauge. The recall began on june 3, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 517‑543‑6400.
Recall number 05V146000 · Recall details
Service brakes, air: slack adjusters
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes, the slack adjusters in the front axles were not adjusted properly.
- Risk
- The driver may experience a feeling of softening in the braking function. Reduction in brake force which could cause a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will adjust the front axle brake free of charge. The recall began on february 2, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑800‑543‑4277, option 1.
Recall number 05V016000 · Recall details
Power train: clutch assembly: pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
- What is wrong
- On certain motorhomes equipped with caterpillar engines, the adjustable pedal return springs may return the pedal shaft to the home position while not fully returning the potentiometer key to its home position.
- Risk
- In a neutral or no load situation: the engine will continue to increase idle speed until it reaces full governed RPM. The transmission will not allow shift from neutral to any gear over 900 engine RPM. In gear or under load: the engine may not return to 725 RPM (normal idle) which will require additional effort by the service brakes to overcome the additional engine RPM during braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the throttle pedal. The recall began on august 17, 2004, by phone calls. Owners should contact spartan at 517‑543‑6400.
Recall number 04V435000 · Recall details
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Is the 2005 Spartan MM reliable?
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How many recalls does the 2005 Spartan MM have?
5 recalls, covering steering, engine and engine cooling and service brakes, air.
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