Engine And Engine Cooling:exhaust System
NHTSA recall 16V313000 · announced May 17, 2016 · filed by Spartan Motors Usa · 2,582 units affected
The problem
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.
The risk
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
What to do
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.
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
- 2007 Spartan K3
- 2008 Spartan K3
- 2009 Spartan K3
- 2010 Spartan K3
- 2011 Spartan K3
- 2012 Spartan K3
- 2013 Spartan K3
- 2014 Spartan K3
- 2015 Spartan K3
- 2007 Spartan Mm
- 2008 Spartan Mm
- 2009 Spartan Mm
- 2010 Spartan Mm
- 2011 Spartan Mm
- 2012 Spartan Mm
- 2013 Spartan Mm
- 2014 Spartan Mm
- 2015 Spartan Mm
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.