Antilock: wheel speed sensorRecall 12V-565 · Spartan vehicles
Spartan Chassis, Inc. recall 12V-565 covers 23 Spartan vehicles for a antilock: wheel speed sensor problem, reported to NHTSA on December 6, 2012.
Source: NHTSA recall 12V565000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2013 K2, K3, and MM motorhome chassis, manufactured July 23, 2012, through November 7, 2012 and equipped with an independent front suspension that has the ABS modulator valve mounted in a forward position. The front brake hoses or the ABS sensor cable may be damaged as a result of contact with the swaybar.
The risk
Damaged brake hoses will result in insufficient air being applied to the front brake chambers. Lack of air to the front brake may increase stopping distances. Damage to the ABS sensor cable may disable the ABS. Either condition may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Spartan's recall campaign number is 12015.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to 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 July 23, 2012 to November 7, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.