2005–2006 Spartan K3 recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Spartan is recalling 14 model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between november 12, 2004 and march 1, 2006, equipped with caterpillar C15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.
💥 The risk
An oil leak may result in a fire hazard.
🔧 The fix
Spartan is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see recall 09E-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall began on december 7, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277 option 1.
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
- 09V455000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 09025
- Manufacturer
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Vehicles affected
- 14
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-447-4986
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Dec 7, 2009
- Built
- Dec 12, 2004 – Mar 1, 2006
- Recall started by
- MFR
- Notes
- Spartan's campaign number is 09025.owners 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 .