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🔥 Fire riskNHTSA 16V313📅 May 17, 2016

2007–2015 Spartan K3 & 2007–2015 Spartan MM recall: engine

⚠️ What's wrong

Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Spartan K3 and MM motorhome chassis manufactured September 21, 2006, to March 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.

💥 The risk

If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

🔧 The fix

Spartan will notify the motorhome manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 16014. Note: This recall supersedes 15V-554.

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
16V313000
Manufacturer recall #
16014
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
2,582
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
NHTSA hotline
1-888-327-4236
Owner letters mailed
Jun 23, 2016
Built
Sep 21, 2006 – Mar 23, 2015
Recall started by
MFR
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 16V313 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 16V313?

2007–2015 Spartan K3 & 2007–2015 Spartan MM. 2,582 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.