SPARTAN K2 2004: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V633000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN K2 2004
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-02-18 2015-10-08 2015-10-08

Production Dates: 2003-01-20 - 2005-05-16

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 15022

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 3313

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

Consequence

A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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.