2009 Spartan MM problems

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

What is wrong

Spartan Motor Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 MM, 2011-2014 K2, and 2010-2012 K3 motor home chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel end.

Risk

This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners and dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400. spartan's recall campaign number is 12008.

Recall number 13V392000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.

Risk

A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1‑855‑589‑9836.

Recall number 13V182000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 K2 and MM motor home chassis, equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.

Risk

As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on Decenber 5, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1‑800‑543‑4277 Option 1.

Recall number 12V429000 · Recall details

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 · Recall details

What is wrong

Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 mm, k2, and k3 motorhome chassis manufactured from april 27, 2007 and august 11, 2009, equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. Some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly.

Risk

If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. Either condition could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Spartan is working with kongsberg and the vehicle manufacturers to remedy these motorhomes. Please see recall 09e-064. The remedy will be performed by spartan free of charge. The safety recall began on january 8, 2010. Owners may contact spartan toll-free at 1‑800‑543‑4277 - option 1.

Recall number 09V478000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Spartan is recalling 484 model years 2008-2010 adv, bey, fur, glc, gld, k2, k3, mg, mm, mtr, and nvs fire truck, ambulance, and motor home chassis manufactured between july 1 and december 16, 2008 equipped with certain haldex quick release valves (qrv). The rubber diaphragm inside the qrv may experience delamination resulting in significant levels of air pressure leakage past and/or through the diaphragm, or the development of a bubble in the diaphragm which may trap air pressure in the valve and not allow the service brakes to release.

Risk

Malfunction of the air brake system could result in a vehicle crash.

Remedy

Each vehicle manufacturer will provide a remedy plan and notification schedule. The affected vehicles will be repaired without charge to the owners. Owners may contact their vehicle manufacturer or spartan chassis toll-free at 1‑800‑543‑4277.

Recall number 09V184000 · Recall details

What is wrong

Spartan is recalling 2,621 my 2005-2009 k2, my 2006-2009 mg, and my 2007-2009 mm motor home chassis equipped with putnam hitches. Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.

Risk

Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the trailer hitch free of charge. The recall began on january 21, 2009. Owners may contact spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400.

Recall number 08V567000 · Recall details

On August 26, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this preliminary evaluation after evaluating a Campaign Service Bulletin (CSB) 12-250-002 (the federal safety agency ID No. 10051812) issued by Spartan Chassis, Inc.The CSB related to sway bar end link failures on certain motorhome chassis manufactured between April 2, 2009 and January 14, 2013.In response to ODI's information request letter, Spartan conducted a detailed analysis of its claim data related to sway bar end link failures on the subject chassis.Spartan determined that a certain population of model MM motorhome chassis equipped with its model 1253 front suspension were experiencing an increased rate of failure.The population identified incorporated a design change that occurred in late 2009.This change increased the rebound travel of the front suspension resulting in a binding condition that could cause the sway bar end links to fail.A broken sway bar end link can potentially cause poor vehicle handling that could increase the risk of a vehicle crash.Based on the results of their analysis, Spartan decided to issue a defect notice and conduct a safety recall to replace the existing sway bar end links with new units and an improved mounting.Based on Spartan's decision to conduct a safety recall (14V‑020), ODI is closing this investigation.

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