Steering
NHTSA recall 15V633000 · announced October 8, 2015 · filed by Spartan Motors Usa · 3,313 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
What to do
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 1997 Spartan K2
- 1998 Spartan K2
- 1999 Spartan K2
- 2000 Spartan K2
- 2001 Spartan K2
- 2002 Spartan K2
- 2003 Spartan K2
- 2004 Spartan K2
- 2005 Spartan K2
- 1997 Spartan Mm
- 1998 Spartan Mm
- 1999 Spartan Mm
- 2000 Spartan Mm
- 2001 Spartan Mm
- 2002 Spartan Mm
- 2003 Spartan Mm
- 2004 Spartan Mm
- 2005 Spartan Mm
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.