2004 Spartan K3
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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Recalls
3 recalls name the 2004 Spartan K3. Newest first.
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.
On certain motor homes and fire trucks, the steering gear assembly contains a spacer with incorrect dimensions. a spacer of insufficient height allows for excessive play in the return function of the recirculation balls and, as a consequence, there IS a failure in the circulatory function of these balls.
Risk and remedy
Risk
If the failure mode IS allowed to continue, the final result will be interruption in the connection between the steering wheel and the wheels of the vehicle. the vehicle can no longer be steered and could result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the steering gear assembly free of charge. the recall began on august 23, 2007. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
On certain motor homes, the i-shaft IS the mechanical linkage between the steering wheel and the steering gear. at the non-welded side of the i-shaft there IS a universal joint. it IS possible that the fork shaft connection could be lost.
Risk and remedy
Risk
Drivers will lose steerability of the vehicle and a crash could occur without prior warning.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and repair the i-shaft. the recall began on august 15, 2005. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 10058839Spartan motors: some motor home chassis are experiencing a fuel tank deformity and fuel sender by showing less fuel on fuel gauge than in fuel tank and would need to have fuel sender float arm adjustment. Model 2002-15 mm, K3, K2, nvs.
- 10019041Engine cooling - mechanical fan drive v-belt alignment. Spartan K2 and K3 chassis models equipped with a mechanically driven engine cooling fan, manufactured through september 22, 2005. Misaligned pulleys may cause drive belts to come off.
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