The worst 2016 Spartan MM problems
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Recalls 2
Suspension: front: control arm
- 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
Power train: axle assembly
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 2016 Spartan MM 5
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- This service bulletin is about certain vehicles equipped with 92 inch or longer roof mounted light bars...
- This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor...
- The service bulletin precribes a solution for certain washers installed on the suspension system that may...
- This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension...
- This service bulletin provides instructions to service providers to install fasteners that may have been...
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Is the 2016 Spartan MM reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2016 Spartan MM.
What is the most common problem with the 2016 Spartan MM?
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How many recalls does the 2016 Spartan MM have?
2 recalls, covering suspension and power train.
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