2006 SPARTAN MM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
4
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2006 SPARTAN MM
The 2006 SPARTAN MM has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 4 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN, STEERING, ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS.
Recalls for the 2006 SPARTAN MM
NHTSA has recorded 4 recalls for the 2006 SPARTAN MM, potentially affecting up to 4,455 vehicles.
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 13V182000 — STEERING
| 2,694 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.
Consequence: A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will...
View full details →Recall 06V094000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
| 54 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BUSSMAN BOX WAS INCORRECTLY SOLDERED AND COULD FAIL.
Consequence: ELECTRICAL POWER MAY BE LOST TO COMPONENTS OF THE MAJOR CHASSIS OPERATING SYSTEMS (ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STARTING, COOLING) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN AND/OR NOT BE CAPABLE OF POWERING UP. ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION STARTING AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS, IN THE OPERATION OF THE RIGHT CHASSIS STOP/TURN SIGNAL AND RIGHT TRAILER STOP/TURN SIGNAL, ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEM, HEATER ELEMENTS IN THE AIR DRYER, AND/OR THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THE WATER IN-FUEL SEPARATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
View full details →Recall 07V280000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL
| 495 vehicles affected
Defect: ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.
Consequence: IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, RESULTING IN OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy: SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2006 SPARTAN MM
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2006 SPARTAN MM.
Safety Rating for the 2006 SPARTAN MM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2006 SPARTAN MM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2006 SPARTAN MM
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2006 SPARTAN MM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the SPARTAN MM
- 2001 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2002 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2003 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2004 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2005 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2006 SPARTAN MM (current)
- 2007 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2008 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2009 SPARTAN MM — 1 complaint
- 2010 SPARTAN MM — 0 complaints
- 2011 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