Spartan K2, MM (2008-2013): Service brakes, air
Recall 12V429000 · Sep 4, 2012 · Spartan Chassis, Inc.
491
vehicles affected
491
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 12V429000
- Date
- Sep 4, 2012
- Maker
- Spartan Chassis, Inc.
- Units affected
- 491
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Service brakes, air > Drum > Chamber; Suspension > Front > Control arm
- Model years
- 2008-2013
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 K2 and MM motor home chassis, equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
What can happen
As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on Decenber 5, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 Option 1.
Vehicles covered
2 models, 7 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 12V429000?
2 models: Spartan K2 (2008-2009), Spartan MM (2008-2010, 2012-2013), about 491 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 12V429000?
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on Decenber 5, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 Option 1.
What can happen?
As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing 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.