NHTSA Recall 11V425000
NHTSA Campaign Id 11V425000; Date: Aug. 17, 2011
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
2011 Spartan BUS; 2011 Spartan Furion; 2010 Spartan Gladiator; 2011 Spartan Gladiator; 2011 Spartan K2; 2012 Spartan K2; 2011 Spartan K3; 2012 Spartan K3; 2010 Spartan Metro Star; 2011 Spartan Metro Star; 2011 Spartan MM; 2012 Spartan MM
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 212
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall Notes:
Cummins recall campaign number is c1154. Spartan's recall campaign number is 11022. 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: Oct 10, 2011
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