2014 Spartan K2 Recalls
All 2014 Spartan K2 recalls can be found below. It is important to us to provide a complete resource for recall information, so if you know of any additional related recalls, please contact us to let us know.December 23rd, 2014
Recalled Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
STEERING:LINKAGES
Recall Date
December 23rd, 2014
December 23rd, 2014
Units Effected
277
277
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V812000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14023
Manufactured Begin Date: November 28th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: October 15th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: January 26th, 2015
Defect Summary:
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motorhome and emergency response chassis cabs manufactured November 28, 2012, to October 15, 2013. The castle nuts for the steering linkage may loosen, allowing the steering linkage to separate. Consequence Summary:
If the steering linkage separates, a loss of steering control would occur, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and tighten the castle nuts, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on January 26, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14023. Recall 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.
November 24th, 2014
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Recall Date
November 24th, 2014
November 24th, 2014
Units Effected
1,059
1,059
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V747000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 14021
Manufactured Begin Date: December 14th, 2011
Manufactured End Date: October 21st, 2014
Date of Owner Notification: January 22nd, 2015
Defect Summary:
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2015 Gladiator, DR, K2, K3, MetroStar, MM, and NVS vehicles manufactured December 14, 2011, to October 21, 2014, equipped with certain Wabco Quick Release Valves with Double Check. In the affected valves, the rubber diaphragm may be damaged by sharp edges on the valve seat ribs, reducing the available air pressure in the air tanks. Consequence Summary:
The reduced air pressure levels may reduce braking performance and/or the parking brakes could reapply, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the valve, free of charge. The recall began January 22, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 14021. Recall 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.
November 7th, 2013
Recalled Component
STEERING:LINKAGES
STEERING:LINKAGES
Recall Date
November 7th, 2013
November 7th, 2013
Units Effected
175
175
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V531000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 13025
Manufactured Begin Date: September 27th, 2012
Manufactured End Date: June 10th, 2013
Date of Owner Notification: December 9th, 2013
Defect Summary:
Spartan Motors Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 K2, K3, MetroStar, and MM motor homes and one emergency response chassis. Castle nuts for the steering linkage ball joint fasteners, which mount to bell cranks, may be loose. If the castle nuts become completely loose, the steering linkage may separate from the bell cranks without warning. Consequence Summary:
This may cause a loss of steering, increasing the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the castle nuts and tighten them as necessary. The recall began on December 9, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's recall campaign number is 13025. Recall 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.
September 3rd, 2013
Recalled Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Recall Date
September 3rd, 2013
September 3rd, 2013
Units Effected
113
113
NHTSA Campaign Number: 13V392000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 12008
Date of Owner Notification: September 17th, 2013
Defect Summary:
Spartan Motor Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 MM, 2011-2014 K2, and 2010-2012 K3 motor home chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel end. Consequence Summary:
This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. Corrective Summary:
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's recall campaign number is 12008. Recall 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.
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