2016 SPARTAN MM — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
1
Service Bulletin
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 SPARTAN MM
The 2016 SPARTAN MM has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM, POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY. 1 technical service bulletin have been issued by Spartan Motors, Inc. for this model year.
Recalls for the 2016 SPARTAN MM
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 SPARTAN MM, potentially affecting up to 2,927 vehicles.
Recall 17V160000 — SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
| 2,783 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence: A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for...
View full details →Recall 15V388000 — POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
| 144 vehicles affected
Defect: Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3 and MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
Consequence: If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 SPARTAN MM
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 SPARTAN MM.
Safety Rating for the 2016 SPARTAN MM
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 SPARTAN MM in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 SPARTAN MM
Spartan Motors, Inc. has issued 1 technical service bulletin (TSBs) for the 2016 SPARTAN MM. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
4VZ-L6U6Y-09 — SUSPENSION
THIS SERVICE BULLETIN PROVIDES INSTRUCTIONS TO SERVICE PROVIDERS TO INSTALL FASTENERS THAT MAY HAVE BEEN MISSING AT THE REAR SUSPENSION CROSS MEMBER ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOME CHASSIS AFFECTED BY THIS CONDITION.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 SPARTAN MM
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.