2005 SPARTAN MM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
5
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2005 SPARTAN MM
The 2005 SPARTAN MM has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 5 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with STEERING, ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY.
Recalls for the 2005 SPARTAN MM
NHTSA has recorded 5 recalls for the 2005 SPARTAN MM, potentially affecting up to 9,921 vehicles.
Recall 15V633000 — STEERING
| 3,313 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Recall 15V549000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
| 1,212 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Consequence: If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service...
View full details →Recall 05V146000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
| 4,735 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NGI AIR PRESSURE GAUGES LOCATED ON THE DASH PANEL IS GIVING A FALSE READING.
Consequence: THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL USE A JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING A 33 OHM RESISTOR WHICH WILL SHIFT THE RESISTANCE CURVE OF THE AIR PRESSURE SENDER TO MATCH THE ALARM POINT OF THE CURRENT GAUGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY...
View full details →Recall 05V016000 — SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS
| 490 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE SLACK ADJUSTERS IN THE FRONT AXLES WERE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY.
Consequence: THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A FEELING OF SOFTENING IN THE BRAKING FUNCTION. REDUCTION IN BRAKE FORCE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-4277, OPTION 1.
View full details →Recall 04V435000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)
| 171 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH CATERPILLAR ENGINES, THE ADJUSTABLE PEDAL RETURN SPRINGS MAY RETURN THE PEDAL SHAFT TO THE HOME POSITION WHILE NOT FULLY RETURNING THE POTENTIOMETER KEY TO ITS HOME POSITION.
Consequence: IN A NEUTRAL OR NO LOAD SITUATION: THE ENGINE WILL CONTINUE TO INCREASE IDLE SPEED UNTIL IT REACES FULL GOVERNED RPM. THE TRANSMISSION WILL NOT ALLOW SHIFT FROM NEUTRAL TO ANY GEAR OVER 900 ENGINE RPM. IN GEAR OR UNDER LOAD: THE ENGINE MAY NOT RETURN TO 725 RPM (NORMAL IDLE) WHICH WILL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL EFFORT BY THE SERVICE BRAKES TO OVERCOME THE ADDITIONAL ENGINE RPM DURING BRAKING, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE PEDAL. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 17, 2004, BY PHONE CALLS. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2005 SPARTAN MM
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2005 SPARTAN MM.
Safety Rating for the 2005 SPARTAN MM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2005 SPARTAN MM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2005 SPARTAN MM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2005 SPARTAN MM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN MM
- 2000 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2001 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2002 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2003 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2004 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2005 SPARTAN MM (current)
- 2006 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2007 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2008 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2009 SPARTAN MM — 1 complaint
- 2010 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
Other SPARTAN Models
- SPARTAN K3 — 28 total complaints
- SPARTAN K2 — 18 total complaints
- SPARTAN HIGHLANDER — 10 total complaints
- SPARTAN K224360-025 — 7 total complaints
- SPARTAN GLADIATOR — 5 total complaints
- SPARTAN MOTORHOME — 5 total complaints
- SPARTAN CHASSIS — 4 total complaints
- SPARTAN EC 2000 — 4 total complaints