SPARTAN MOTOR HOME 2011: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE

Make : SPARTAN Model : MOTOR HOME Year : 2011
Build Dates : 2007-06-01 - 2011-04-13
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 16V039000
Date Owner's Notified: 2016-02-23 Date Received by ODI: 2016-01-26 Date Added to Database: 2016-01-26
Manufacturers Involved: ShowHauler Trucks, Inc.
Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall:
Manufacturer Campaign Number:
Component: EQUIPMENT:RECREATIONAL VEHICLE
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 190
Summary:
      ShowHauler Trucks, Inc. "ShowHauler" is recalling certain model year 2007-2011 Motorhomes, Garage units, and Toterhomes manufactured June 1, 2007, to April 13, 2011. The affected vehicles are equipped with certain Lippert-brand Coachstep Double and Triple Electric Steps. These steps use a bolt to attach the fan gear assembly to the steps. This bolt may fracture allowing the fan gear to disengage from the steps. As a result, the steps may not remain in the expected position and may be unstable.
Consequence:
      Unstable entry and exit steps increase the risk of injury.
Remedy:
      ShowHauler will notify owners and dealers will install a retainer bracket to reinforce the operating mechanism, free of charge. The recall began on February 23, 2016. Owners may contact ShowHauler customer service at 1-574-825-6764.
Report Initiator: ODI 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.