Cooling system: fanRecall 13V-467 · 2011–2012 Spartan MM
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 13V-467 covers 125 2011–2012 Spartan MM for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on September 18, 2013. The manufacturer's latest report (2015 Q1) shows 64% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 13V467000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 motorhomes manufactured January 28, 2010, through March 12, 2012; and equipped with Cummins ISC engines. The affected vehicles have radiator cooling fans that spin excessively fast resulting in the fan blades breaking without warning.
The risk
If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis's number for this campaign is 13021.
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 January 28, 2010 to March 12, 2012. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.