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🩹 Injury riskNHTSA 15V549📅 Sep 1, 2015

2004–2008 Spartan K2 & 2004–2008 Spartan K3 + 1 more recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.

💥 The risk

If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.

🔧 The fix

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.

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
15V549000
Manufacturer recall #
15014
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
1,212
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Owner phone
1-800-582-3454
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Oct 29, 2015
Built
Mar 17, 2003 – Mar 15, 2007
Recall started by
ODI
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Vehicles in this recall

Is your car affected? Recalls apply to specific VINs. Check my VIN

FAQ

Is the 15V549 recall repair 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.)

Which vehicles are included in recall 15V549?

2004–2008 Spartan K2 & 2004–2008 Spartan K3 + 1 more. 1,212 vehicles may be affected. Check your exact car with its 17-character VIN.

What should I do?

Check your VIN, then call any authorized Spartan dealer to book the free repair or call the manufacturer at 1-800-582-3454.