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2008 Spartan MMProblems, recalls & complaints

NHTSA has logged 0 owner complaints about the 2008 Spartan MM. It is covered by 12 safety recalls, and for recall 15V-548 the manufacturer reports only 20% of affected cars repaired.

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Safety recalls12Lowest repair rate 20%Owner complaints00 with a crash, fire or injuryTop problem0—

Source: NHTSA complaints, recalls, investigations and manufacturer recall reports, through May 17, 2016. Updated daily.

Complaints by system

Where the 2008 Spartan MM has problems

0 complaints grouped by the system owners reported.

Box size = number of complaints naming that system. Darker = larger share. One complaint can name more than one system.
Complaints by system
SystemComplaintsCrash, fire or injury

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation. Complaints are submitted by the public and are not verified by NHTSA.

12 recalls

2008 Spartan MM recalls and how many were fixed

Each ring shows the share of affected cars repaired, from the manufacturer’s latest quarterly report to NHTSA. Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers.

40%repaired · 2017 Q3

Engine and engine cooling: exhaust system

Recall 16V-313 · May 17, 2016 · 2,582 vehicles · 1,036 repaired

Risk. If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

25%repaired · 2017 Q1

Cooling system: fan

Recall 15V-549 · Sep 1, 2015 · 1,212 vehicles · 306 repaired

Risk. If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

20%repaired · 2017 Q1

Axle: non-powered axle assembly

Recall 15V-548 · Sep 1, 2015 · 440 vehicles · 90 repaired

Risk. If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

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–no report yet

Drum: chamber

Recall 12V-429 · Sep 4, 2012 · 491 vehicles

Risk. As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages

Recall 09V-478 · Dec 16, 2009 · 70 vehicles

Risk. IF THE DRIVE PIN BECOMES DISENGAGED ON THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY, IT COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF VEHICLE BRAKING FUNCTION AND/OR CAUSE THE BRAKE PEDAL TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Trailer hitches

Recall 08V-567 · Oct 28, 2008 · 2,621 vehicles

Risk. SUSPECT HITCHES MAY DEVELOP FRACTURES AND SUBSEQUENT SEPARATION MAY OCCUR, RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH, PROPERTY DAMAGE OR PEDESTRIAN HARM.

Problem, fix and repair progress →

–no report yet

Wiring: fuses and circuit breakers

Recall 07V-363 · Aug 15, 2007 · 1,672 vehicles

Risk. EACH VEHICLE COULD POTENTIALLY EXPERIENCE A UNIQUE CIRCUMSTANCE WHERE ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS COULD OCCUR: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO…

Problem, fix and repair progress →

Recalls apply to specific cars. To see whether a recall is still open on yours, enter the 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or with Spartan.

Best & worst years

2008 vs. every other MM year

Bars show complaints per model year. Colors show the CarFlaw verdict: complaints weighted for crashes, fires and injuries, adjusted for years on the road and compared with the MM median. How we score

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