Recall 05V283000 — STEERING:LINKAGES Defect in 2004-2005 SPARTAN K3
RECALL This recall affects up to 86 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V283000 |
| Manufacturer | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 86 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE I-SHAFT IS THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING GEAR. AT THE NON-WELDED SIDE OF THE I-SHAFT THERE IS A UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FORK SHAFT CONNECTION COULD BE LOST.
Safety Consequence
DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE I-SHAFT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
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