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1999 SPARTAN CHASSIS

1 recalls — 2 complaints — 3 TSBs

00V128001 Apr 11, 2000
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS BUILT WITH TUTHILL/GRANNING AIR SUSPENSION, PART NOS. IFS1320-HP OR IFS1320-SP. A FRACTURE CAN DEVELOP AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE CROSS MEMBER AND THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM HOUSINGS.
Consequence
THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE ERRATIC OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF THE CROSS MEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
Remedy
TUTHILL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CONTACT TUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES AT 1-800-255-7824. REPAIR FACILITY WILL INSPECT AND ADD GUSSETS TO REINFORCE THE CROSSMEMBER CONNECTION FOR THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM.
94 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION1
STEERING1
SUSPENSION Feb 25, 2022
Incident date: Feb 23, 2022
The contact owns a 1999 Spartan Chassis Mountain Master. The contact stated that while reversing to a parallel park next to a curb, he heard an abnormally loud sound coming from underneath the driver’s side seat. The contact stated that while driving the next day and attempting to make a right tur... Read more
STEERING Feb 25, 2022
Incident date: Feb 23, 2022
The contact owns a 1999 Spartan Chassis Mountain Master. The contact stated that while reversing to a parallel park next to a curb, he heard an abnormally loud sound coming from underneath the driver’s side seat. The contact stated that while driving the next day and attempting to make a right tur... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 1999 SPARTAN CHASSIS

3 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
350000 EQUIPMENT1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING1
DL8.14SP3 Sep 3, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
As communicated previously, an issue discovered in DiagnosticLink version 8.14SP1 was fixed with the release of 8.14SP3 on August26. The issue related to incorrect parameter data being sent to the server for some Chassis ECUs.
SB-18 Nov 29, 2007
350000 EQUIPMENT
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: SPARTAN CHASSIS: THE LOCATION WHERE THE MUD FLAP ON CERTAIN PHAETONS COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HOLE TO RUB IN THE TRANS OIL COOLER. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE
SB-18 Nov 29, 2007
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
TIFFIN MOTORHOMES: SPARTAN CHASSIS: THE LOCATION WHERE THE MUD FLAP ON CERTAIN PHAETONS COULD CAUSE PROBLEMS. THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR A HOLE TO RUB IN THE TRANS OIL COOLER. CSC LETTER WAS RECEIVED. *PE

SPARTAN CHASSIS — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the SPARTAN CHASSIS across all model years (1998–1999).

2 Total Recalls
4 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

SPARTAN CHASSIS — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2011 0 2 View
1999 (current) 1 2
1998 1 0 View

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