Spartan K2, MM (1997-2005): Steering
Recall 15V633000 · Oct 8, 2015 · Spartan Motors USA
3,313
vehicles affected
3,313
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 15V633000
- Date
- Oct 8, 2015
- Maker
- Spartan Motors USA
- Units affected
- 3,313
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Steering
- Model years
- 1997-2005
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured January 20, 2003, to May 16, 2005. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
What can happen
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 18 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 15V633000?
2 models: Spartan K2 (1997-2005), Spartan MM (1997-2005), about 3,313 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 15V633000?
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.
What can happen?
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.