2003–2004 Spartan Mountain Master recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motorhomes, the angle of the hoses from the hydraulic pump could contact the positive stud on the starter.
💥 The risk
This could result in close contact with the starter and cause ignition of hydraulic fluid.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace on vehicles with cummins isl engines and 39MT delco starters at least one of the 45 degree fittings with a 90 degree fitting and also replace the hose assembly. On isl and isc engines with 42MT delco starter, dealers will change one fitting at the rear of the hydraulic pump and re-route a hose. Owner notification began january 13, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V517000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 03020
- Manufacturer
- SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 205
- Component
- STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 13, 2004
- Built
- May 6, 2003 – Sep 12, 2003
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Spartan recall no. 03020.customers CAN contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).