2007 SPARTAN MM RECALL - #07V280000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING : ENGINE : DIESEL
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.
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| Vehicle |
2007 SPARTAN MM |
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| Manufacturer |
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/27/2005 - 12/13/2006 |
| Recalled on |
6/29/2007 |
| Influenced by |
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
1/1/1900 |
| # Affected |
495 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN. |
| Consequences |
IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, RESULTING IN OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER WITH A CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E033). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 800-343-7357 OR SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400. |
| Notes |
SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 07008.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 |
2007 SPARTAN MM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2007 SPARTAN MM Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, WIRING, FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
2007 SPARTAN MM Recall for STEERING
2007 SPARTAN MM Recall for TRAILER HITCHES
2007 SPARTAN MM Recall for STEERING
2007 SPARTAN MM Recall for SUSPENSION, REAR, AXLE, NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
2007 SPARTAN MM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM, FAN
2007 SPARTAN MM Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, EXHAUST SYSTEM
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