SteeringRecall 15V-633 · Spartan vehicles
Spartan Motors USA recall 15V-633 covers 3,313 Spartan vehicles for a steering problem, reported to NHTSA on October 8, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q2) shows 16% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V633000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured January 20, 2003, to May 16, 2005. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
The risk
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.
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.
How fast cars are being fixed
16%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.