SPARTAN K2 2013: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 13V242000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN K2 2013
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-07-08 2013-06-10 2013-06-10

Production Dates: 2012-03-02 - 2012-07-30

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13-009

Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 75

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

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.

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.