Recall 15V633000 — STEERING Defect in 1997-2005 SPARTAN MM
RECALL This recall affects up to 3,313 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V633000 |
| Manufacturer | Spartan Motors USA |
| Vehicles Affected | 3,313 |
| Component | STEERING |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1997 SPARTAN K2, 1997 SPARTAN MM, 1998 SPARTAN MM, 1998 SPARTAN K2, 1999 SPARTAN K2, 1999 SPARTAN MM, 2000 SPARTAN K2, 2000 SPARTAN MM, 2001 SPARTAN K2, 2001 SPARTAN MM, 2002 SPARTAN MM, 2002 SPARTAN K2, 2003 SPARTAN MM, 2003 SPARTAN K2, 2004 SPARTAN K2, 2004 SPARTAN MM, 2005 SPARTAN K2, 2005 SPARTAN MM
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Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured January 20, 2003, to May 16, 2005. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Safety Consequence
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.
Related Recalls for SPARTAN
| Campaign | Vehicle | Component | Date | Affected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25V114000 | 2025 SPARTAN K2 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS | 85 | |
| 24V052000 | 2024 SPARTAN K4 | STEERING | 797 | |
| 23V062000 | 2024 SPARTAN K2 | ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE | 2,336 | |
| 22V785000 | 2021 SPARTAN K2 | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:RESERVOIR/TANK | 540 | |
| 22V789000 | 2023 SPARTAN K2 | SUSPENSION:CRITICAL FASTENERS | 4 | |
| 22V776000 | 2023 SPARTAN K4 | PARKING BRAKE | 15 | |
| 22V531000 | 2022 SPARTAN K1 | STEERING | 100 | |
| 22V599000 | 2023 SPARTAN K2 | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:ENGINE CONTROL MODULE (ECU/ECM) | 38 | |
| 21V969000 | 2021 SPARTAN K3 | FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM:FUEL RAIL | 143 | |
| 21V752000 | 2020 SPARTAN K4 | STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | 91 |