| Make : SPARTAN | Model : K3 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20031020 - 20040902 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V283000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050617 | Date Added to Database: 20050617 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SPEC 05022 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 86 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE I-SHAFT IS THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING GEAR. AT THE NON-WELDED SIDE OF THE I-SHAFT THERE IS A UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FORK SHAFT CONNECTION COULD BE LOST. |
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Consequence:
DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE I-SHAFT. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE FOR THIS RECALL. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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