SPARTAN K2 2005: STEERING:LINKAGES
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V283000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | K2 | 2005 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2005-08-15 | 2005-06-17 | 2005-06-17 |
Production Dates: 2003-10-20 - 2004-09-02
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SPEC 05022
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 86
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE I-SHAFT IS THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING GEAR. AT THE NON-WELDED SIDE OF THE I-SHAFT THERE IS A UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FORK SHAFT CONNECTION COULD BE LOST.
DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE I-SHAFT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
SPARTAN RECALL NO.SPEC 05022.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
