NHTSA Campaign Id 09V455000; Date: Nov. 30, 2009
An oil leak may result in a fire hazard.
2005 Spartan K3; 2006 Spartan K3
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 14
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.
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.
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
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