The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·15V633000·Announced 2015-10-08

Spartan MM and K2 Motorhome Chassis Recalled for Steering Bracket Defect

Spartan Motors is recalling 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis because a steering gear mounting bracket may crack, causing loss of steering.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (steering gear mounting bracket) that can cause loss of steering, which is a significant safety hazard.

Plain-English summary

Spartan Motors USA is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured between January 20, 2003, and May 16, 2005. The recall affects 3,313 vehicles.

The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack. This defect can cause a loss of steering ability, which increases the risk of a crash.

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
SPARTAN MM, K2
Brand
SPARTAN
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorhome Chassis
Hazard
Affected units
3,313

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 (2)

  • MM
  • K2

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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