2005 Spartan K2 & 2004 Spartan K3 + 1 more recall: steering
⚠️ What's wrong
On certain motor homes and fire trucks, the steering gear assembly contains a spacer with incorrect dimensions. A spacer of insufficient height allows for excessive play in the return function of the recirculation balls and, as a consequence, there is a failure in the circulatory function of these balls.
💥 The risk
If the failure mode is allowed to continue, the final result will be interruption in the connection between the steering wheel and the wheels of the vehicle. The vehicle CAN no longer be steered and could result in a vehicle crash.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. The recall began on august 23, 2007. 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
- 07V300000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 07015/RSB07-260-001
- Manufacturer
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 89
- Component
- STEERING
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Aug 23, 2007
- Built
- Oct 20, 2003 – Jun 16, 2005
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Spartan recall no. 07015/RSB07-260-001.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.