Cooling system: fanRecall 94V-179 · 1992–1994 Spartan KC-2242

SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall 94V-179 covers 571 1992–1994 Spartan KC-2242 for a cooling system: fan problem, reported to NHTSA on September 26, 1994.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected5711 model
ReportedSep 26, 1994Owners notified Oct 17, 1994
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 94V179000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE ENGINE COOLING FAN BLADE CAN FATIGUE AND BREAK CAUSING THE FAN BLADE TO SEPARATE FROM THE FAN ASSEMBLY.

The risk

THE SEPARATED FAN BLADE CAN RESULT IN DAMAGE TO THE ENGINE AND/OR ENGINE COMPONENTS, AND CAUSE PERSONAL INJURY TO PERSONS IN THE IMMEDIATE AREA.

What to do

The fix

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THIS FAN WITH ANOTHER FAN OF MORE DURABLE MATERIAL.

SYSTEM: ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM; FAN.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT, PLEASE CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 1, 1992 to June 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.