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  NHTSA Recall 09V455000

NHTSA Campaign Id 09V455000; Date: Nov. 30, 2009

An oil leak may result in a fire hazard.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

2005 Spartan K3 2006 Spartan K3

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.

Affected Units:: 14

icon3 Recall Summary:

Spartan is recalling 14 model year 2005 and 2006 motorhomes manufactured between November 12, 2004 and March 1, 2006, equipped with caterpillar c15 engine. The variable valve actuation oil line may rub against the p-clips retaining the oil line, causing an oil leak.

icon2 How to Fix:

Spartan is working with caterpillar to remedy these vehicles. Please see recall 09e-020. Caterpillar will inspect and repair the necessary components free of charge. The safety recall began on December 7, 2009. Owners may contact caterpillar toll-free at 1-800-447-4986 or spartan at 1-800-543-4277 option 1.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Spartan's campaign number is 09025. Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov .

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Dec 7, 2009

Also see:

All recalls of Spartan vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.