Front: wheel bearingRecall 13V-242 · Spartan vehicles
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 13V-242 covers 75 Spartan vehicles for a front: wheel bearing problem, reported to NHTSA on June 10, 2013.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V242000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 K2, K3, and MM motor homes manufactured March 2, 2012, through July 30, 2012 and equipped with a 1660 independent front suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. The motor homes may have incorrect wheel bearings installed in the front suspension.
The risk
Incorrect wheel bearings may cause the vehicle to pull to one side and with continued use, there is a risk of a fire starting at the wheel.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the bearings and replace them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's campaign number is 13-009.
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 March 2, 2012 to July 30, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.