1998 SPARTAN MM
2 recalls — 0 complaints — 1 TSBs
15V633000 Oct 8, 2015
STEERING
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 1997-2005 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured January 20, 2003, to May 16, 2005. The affected vehicles have a steering gear mounting bracket that may crack, causing a loss of steering ability.
Consequence
A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the steering gear mounting brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 15022.
06V156000 May 9, 2006
STEERING
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE STEERING GEAR SUPPORT BRACKET HAS THE POTENTIAL TO FAIL WHEN SUBJECT TO THE REPETITIVE FORCES OF STATIC STEERING CONDITIONS.
Consequence
LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL COULD OCCUR INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE STEERING SUPPORT BRACKET FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 30, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 SPARTAN MM
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY | 1 |
RSB98V174
Oct 1, 1998
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
A CONDITION WITH SLOW FUEL FILL OR BACK SPLASH WHILE FILLING FUEL TANK. *YC
NHTSA Safety Investigations — SPARTAN MM
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE13028
Opened: Aug 26, 2013 — Closed: Feb 19, 2014
Sway Bar End Link Failure
On August 26, 2013, the Office of Defects Investigation (ODI) opened this preliminary evaluation after evaluating a Campaign Service Bulletin (CSB) 12-250-002 (NHTSA ID No. 10051812) issued by Spartan Chassis, Inc.The CSB related to sway bar end link failures on certain motorhome chassis manufacture... Read more
SPARTAN MM — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the SPARTAN MM across all model years (1997–2017).
102
Total Recalls
1
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
SPARTAN MM — Year by Year
Compare recalls and complaints across model years. Click any year to see full details.
| Year | Recalls | Complaints | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2016 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2015 | 7 | 0 | View |
| 2014 | 6 | 0 | View |
| 2013 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2012 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2011 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2010 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2009 | 8 | 1 | View |
| 2008 | 12 | 0 | View |
| 2007 | 9 | 0 | View |
| 2006 | 4 | 0 | View |
| 2005 | 5 | 0 | View |
| 2004 | 3 | 0 | View |
| 2003 | 2 | 0 | View |
| 2002 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2001 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 2000 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1999 | 1 | 0 | View |
| 1998 (current) | 2 | 0 | |
| 1997 | 1 | 0 | View |