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Recall campaign03V517000

Recall 03V517000: 2003–2004 Spartan Mountain Master

Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Report received
Dec 10, 2003
Manufacturer
Spartan motors, inc.
Potentially affected
205vehicles
Model years
2003–2004

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain motorhomes, the angle of the hoses from the hydraulic pump could contact the positive stud on the starter.

Possible consequence

This could result in close contact with the starter and cause ignition of hydraulic fluid.

Remedy

Dealers will replace on vehicles with cummins isl engines and 39mt delco starters at least one of the 45 degree fittings with a 90 degree fitting and also replace the hose assembly. On isl and isc engines with 42mt delco starter, dealers will change one fitting at the rear of the hydraulic pump and re-route a hose. Owner notification began january 13, 2004. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.