Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Home Chassis Equipped With A Caterpillar C15 Engine In A Fleetwood Heritage Motor Home, The Variable Valve Actuation (Vva) Oil Line May Wear Causing An Oil Leak.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
K3
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
06V413000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
An Oil Leak Could Cause A Fire That May Result In Personal Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Caterpillar Is ConduCTIng The Remedy For This Campaign (Please See 05E078). The Vehicles Will Be Inspected, The Vva Oil Line Replaced, And A Retention Clip Will Be Installed To Prevent Any Damage From Occurring. The Recall Began Onnovember 6, 2006. Owners May Contact Caterpillar At 1-877-777-3126, Spartan At 517-543-6400 Or Fleetwood At 1-800-322-8216.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20041112
End Of Manufacture
20041112
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
20061106
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20061031
Make Campaign Number
SPEC 06025