2005 SPARTAN K2 RECALL - #07V300000
RECALL FOR STEERING
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND FIRE TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A SPACER WITH INCORRECT DIMENSIONS. A SPACER OF INSUFFICIENT HEIGHT ALLOWS FOR EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE RETURN FUNCTION OF THE RECIRCULATION BALLS AND, AS A CONSEQUENCE, THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE CIRCULATORY FUNCTION OF THESE BALLS.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2005 SPARTAN K2 |
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| Manufacturer |
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/20/2003 - 6/16/2005 |
| Recalled on |
7/13/2007 |
| Influenced by |
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/23/2007 |
| # Affected |
89 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND FIRE TRUCKS, THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY CONTAINS A SPACER WITH INCORRECT DIMENSIONS. A SPACER OF INSUFFICIENT HEIGHT ALLOWS FOR EXCESSIVE PLAY IN THE RETURN FUNCTION OF THE RECIRCULATION BALLS AND, AS A CONSEQUENCE, THERE IS A FAILURE IN THE CIRCULATORY FUNCTION OF THESE BALLS. |
| Consequences |
IF THE FAILURE MODE IS ALLOWED TO CONTINUE, THE FINAL RESULT WILL BE INTERRUPTION IN THE CONNECTION BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE. THE VEHICLE CAN NO LONGER BE STEERED AND COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING GEAR ASSEMBLY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 23, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400. |
| Notes |
SPARTAN RECALL NO. 07015/RSB07-260-001.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. |
| See also |
2005 SPARTAN K2 Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY, PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
2005 SPARTAN K2 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY
2005 SPARTAN K2 Recall for STEERING, LINKAGES
2005 SPARTAN K2 Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2005 SPARTAN K2 Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2005 SPARTAN K2 Recall for STEERING
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