Spartan Motor Home Chassis Recall for ABS Valve Fracture Risk
Spartan is recalling 2009-2014 motor home chassis because the ABS modulator valve may fracture, increasing stopping distance or causing the vehicle to pull.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).
The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect in the braking system that increases the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Spartan Motor Chassis, Inc. is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 MM, 2011-2014 K2, and 2010-2012 K3 motor home chassis. The recall involves 113 vehicles. The defect is caused by contact between the steering relay rod and the ABS modulator valve, which may cause the valve to fracture. This fracture prevents air from being applied to the affected wheel end.
This condition may increase the stopping distance of the vehicle or cause it to pull to one side. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
The recalled product
- Product
- SPARTAN K3, MM, K2
- Brand
- SPARTAN
- Manufacturer
- Spartan Motors, Inc.
- Category
- Vehicle — Motor Home Chassis
- Affected units
- 113
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Model numbers (3)
- K3
- MM
- K2
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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