2005–2009 Spartan K2 & 2006–2009 Spartan MG + 1 more recall: trailer hitch
⚠️ What's wrong
Spartan is recalling 2,621 my 2005-2009 K2, my 2006-2009 MG, and my 2007-2009 MM motor home chassis equipped with putnam hitches. Certain trailer hitches may fracture which could result in the loss of the trailer.
💥 The risk
Suspect hitches may develop fractures and subsequent separation may occur, resulting in a vehicle crash, property damage or pedestrian harm.
🔧 The fix
Dealers will replace the trailer hitch free of charge. The recall began on january 21, 2009. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
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
- 08V567000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 08023
- Manufacturer
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 2,621
- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jan 21, 2009
- Built
- Jun 22, 2004 – Jul 30, 2008
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Spartan recall no. 08023.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.