SPARTAN K2 2012: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Make : SPARTAN Model : K2 Year : 2012
Build Dates : 2012-03-02 - 2012-07-30
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 13V242000
Date Owner's Notified: 2013-07-08 Date Received by ODI: 2013-06-10 Date Added to Database: 2013-06-10
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13-009
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 75
Summary:
      Spartan Motors, Inc. "Spartan" is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 K2, K3, and MM motor homes manufactured March 2, 2012, through July 30, 2012 and equipped with a 1660 independent front suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. The motor homes may have incorrect wheel bearings installed in the front suspension.
Consequence:
      Incorrect wheel bearings may cause the vehicle to pull to one side and with continued use, there is a risk of a fire starting at the wheel.
Remedy:
      Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the bearings and replace them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's campaign number is 13-009.
Report Initiator: MFR V Report
Regulation Part Number: Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number:
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.