SteeringRecall 08V-275 · Spartan vehicles
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. recall 08V-275 covers 213 Spartan vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on June 20, 2008.
Source: NHTSA recall 08V275000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
SPARTAN CHASSIS IS RECALLING 213 MY 2007-2008 MM, AND MY 2008 K2, K3, AND SU MOTOR HOME CHASSIS. CERTAIN CHASSIS FASTENERS MAY FRACTURE RESULTING IN POOR HANDLING OF THE VEHICLE, LOSS OF STEERING, AND/OR REDUCED LEVEL OF SUSPENSION PERFORMANCE.
The risk
LOSS OF STEERING WILL INCREASE THE RISK OF A CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE FASTENERS AS NEEDED FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 30, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277.
SPARTAN CHASSIS RECALL NO. 07024.CUSTOMERS 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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from May 3, 2007 to July 18, 2007. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.