Recall 11V516000: 2009–2010 Spartan APG, 2009–2011 Spartan K2, 2010–2011 Spartan K3 +3 more
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Oct 17, 2011
- Vehicles affected
- 1,294
- Models
- 6
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2010 and 2011 incomplete recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from january 4, 2010, through january 26, 2011, equipped with an electronic control module, part number 2791-nn2e-001 or 2791-nn2e-002. When the brake is applied, the cruise control may not cancel. Additionally, these vehicles may exhibit an inadvertent, moderate increase in vehicle speed until the vehicles reaches its governed speed after the vehicle's cruise control is set.
The risk
If the driver attempts to cancel the cruise control by applying the brake or if the vehicle speed increases and the driver is unaware, they may have reduced control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on january 9, 2012. Owners may contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 11027.owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Affected vehicles
- 2009 Spartan APG
- 2010 Spartan APG
- 2009 Spartan K2
- 2010 Spartan K2
- 2011 Spartan K2
- 2010 Spartan K3
- 2011 Spartan K3
- 2009 Spartan MG
- 2010 Spartan MG
- 2011 Spartan MG
- 2012 Spartan MG
- 2010 Spartan MM
- 2011 Spartan MM
- 2009 Spartan NG
- 2010 Spartan NG
- 2011 Spartan NG
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 11V516000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 11027
- Manufacturer
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Owner letters
- Jan 9, 2012
- Components
- Vehicle speed control (Acceleration & Cruise Control)
Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology