NHTSA Recall 12V429000
NHTSA Campaign Id 12V429000; Date: Sep. 4, 2012
As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Spartan K2; 2009 Spartan K2; 2008 Spartan MM; 2009 Spartan MM; 2010 Spartan MM; 2012 Spartan MM; 2013 Spartan MM
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 491
Recall Summary:
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 k2 and mm motor home chassis, equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
How to Fix:
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on decenber 5, 2012. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277 option 1.
Recall Notes:
Spartan's safety recall number is 12010. 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 5, 2012
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