Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Homes And Fire Trucks, The Steering Gear Assembly Contains A Spacer With Incorrect Dimensions. A Spacer Of Insufficient Height Allows For Excessive Play In The Return FunCTIon Of The Recirculation Balls And, As A Consequence, There Is A Failure In The Circulatory FunCTIon Of These Balls.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
K3
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
07V300000
Component Description
Steering
Effect Of Defect
If The Failure Mode Is Allowed To Continue, The Final Result Will Be Interruption In The ConneCTIon Between The Steering Wheel And The Wheels Of The Vehicle. The Vehicle Can No Longer Be Steered And Could Result In A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Steering Gear Assembly Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On August 23, 2007. Owners May Contact Spartan At 517-543-6400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20031020
End Of Manufacture
20050616
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
89
Date Owners Notified
20070823
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20070713
Make Campaign Number
07015/RSB07-260-001