Defect Description For Recall
Spartan Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2010, 2011, And 2012 Recreational Vehicles, Models Mm, K2, K3, Bus, Furion, Gladiator, And Metro Star, Manufactured From September 29, 2010, Through June 20, 2011, Equipped With A Cummins Isb, Isc, Isl, Or Isx Diesel Engine. The V-Band Clamp Assembly, Part Numbers Q187684, Q187685, And Q187686, Used To Connect The Inlet And Outlet Cone SeCTIons To The Diesel Oxidation Catalyst (Doc)/Diesel Particulate Filter (Dpf) Include A T-Bolt Which Can Fracture And Fail When Subjected To Stress Or Load. A Fracture Or Failure Of The T-Bolt May Cause The Clamp To Loosen And The Inlet Or Outlet SeCTIons Attached To The Doc/Dpf Housing To Disconnect.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
K3
Year
2011
Recall Campaign Number
11V425000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
If The Inlet Or Outlet SeCTIons Disconnect, Hot Exhaust Gases Can Vent Prior To Exiting The TaiLPIpe, Creating The Risk Of Combustion And A Fire. If Both Clamps Fail, There Is A Risk In Some Applications That The Doc/Dpf Housing May Detach Completely, Creating A Road Hazard.
Fix Defect
Spartan Is Working With Cummins To Identify And Notify Owners Of The Recall Campaign. Repairs Will Be Performed By Authorized Cummins Dealers Free Of Charge. The Safety Recall Began On October 10, 2011. Owners May Contact Cummins At 1-812-377-5000 Or Spartan At 1-800-543-5008 – Option 5.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20100929
End Of Manufacture
20110620
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
212
Date Owners Notified
20111010
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20110817
Make Campaign Number
11022