Recall 10V288000: 2008–2011 Spartan MM

Report received

Jun 28, 2010

Manufacturer

Spartan chassis, inc.

Potentially affected

340vehicles

Model years

2008–2011

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

Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 recreation vehicle chassis manufactured from june 17, 2007 through march 15, 2010 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (I.e., not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together.)

Possible consequence

Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.

Remedy

Spartan will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on july 16, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-5008 - option 5.

Affected model years

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

• 2008 Spartan MM0 complaints
• 2009 Spartan MM1 complaints
• 2010 Spartan MM0 complaints
• 2011 Spartan MM0 complaints