Recall 03V202000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM Defect in 2001-2004 SPARTAN MOUNTAIN MASTER GT
RECALL This recall affects up to 375 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 03V202000 |
| Manufacturer | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 375 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM |
| Affected Vehicles |
2001 SPARTAN MOUNTAIN MASTER GT, 2001 SPARTAN ME2, 2001 SPARTAN K2, 2001 SPARTAN MOUNTAIN MASTER, 2002 SPARTAN MOUNTAIN MASTER GT, 2002 SPARTAN ME2, 2002 SPARTAN MOUNTAIN MASTER, 2002 SPARTAN K2, 2003 SPARTAN ME2, 2003 SPARTAN MOUNTAIN MASTER, 2003 SPARTAN MOUNTAIN MASTER GT, 2003 SPARTAN K2, 2004 SPARTAN K2, 2004 SPARTAN MOUNTAIN MASTER GT, 2004 SPARTAN ME2, 2004 SPARTAN MOUNTAIN MASTER
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Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH TUTHILL INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS, THE DEFECT IS INSUFFICIENT TIGHTENING TORQUE OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE CARRIER BOLT THAT MAY RESULT IN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING KNUCKLE FROM ONE OF THE CONTROL ARMS.
Safety Consequence
SHOULD THE STEERING KNUCKLE CARRIER SEPARATE FROM THE CONTROL ARM, THE OPERATOR COULD LOOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A CRASH.
Remedy
TUTHILL WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND PROVIDE A RETROFIT KIT P/N K704627 FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES AT 800-225-7824 (EXT. #390) OR SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
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