Recall 12V429000: 2008–2009 Spartan K2, 2008–2013 Spartan MM
Updated from NHTSA data · How we count
- Report date
- Sep 4, 2012
- Vehicles affected
- 491
- Models
- 2
- Initiated by
- Manufacturer
The problem
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 K2 and MM motor home chassis, equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
The risk
As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on Decenber 5, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 Option 1.
Notes
Spartan's safety recall number is 12010.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 http://www.safercar.gov.
Affected vehicles
- 2008 Spartan K2
- 2009 Spartan K2
- 2008 Spartan MM
- 2009 Spartan MM
- 2010 Spartan MM
- 2012 Spartan MM
- 2013 Spartan MM
Details
- NHTSA campaign
- 12V429000
- Manufacturer campaign
- 12010
- Manufacturer
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Owner letters
- Dec 5, 2012
- Components
- Service brakes, air:drum:chamber (Brakes); Suspension:front:control arm (Suspension)
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