2004–2005 Spartan K2 & 2004–2005 Spartan K3 recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motor homes, the I-shaft is the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. At the non-welded side of the I-shaft there is a universal joint. It is possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.
💥 The risk
Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will inspect and repair the I-shaft. The recall began on august 15, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V283000
- Manufacturer recall #
- SPEC 05022
- Manufacturer
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 86
- Component
- STEERING:LINKAGES
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 15, 2005
- Built
- Oct 20, 2003 – Sep 2, 2004
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Spartan recall no.spec 05022.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.