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2012 SPARTAN MM

9 recalls — 0 complaints — 6 TSBs

17V160000 Mar 13, 2017
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Defect Description
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Gladiator, 2016-2017 MetroStar, 2012-2018 K2, 2011-2018 K3, 2017-2018 K4, and 2011-2017 MM vehicles. The ball joints on the independent front suspension (IFS) modules can loosen and separate, leading to a partial loss of steering.
Consequence
A separated ball joint can cause a loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will remove, clean, apply thread locker, and reinstall the properly torqued ball joint, free of charge. The recall began on March 24, 2017. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-4277. Spartan's number for this recall is 17004.
2,783 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
16V313000 May 17, 2016
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM
Defect Description
Spartan Motors (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2007-2015 Spartan K3 and MM motorhome chassis manufactured September 21, 2006, to March 23, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the flexible exhaust tube may tear allowing hot exhaust to blow against other components or materials.
Consequence
If hot exhaust gas contacts other components or materials, it can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Spartan will notify the motorhome manufacturers that purchased the affected chassis, and Spartan dealers will inspect the alignment of the tubes, correcting them and replacing any that are torn. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall began on June 23, 2016. Owners may contact ... Read more
2,582 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
14V020000 Jan 28, 2014
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain 2010-2014 model year MM motorhome chassis manufactured December 11, 2009, through January 30, 2013, and equipped with a sway bar and model 1253 front suspension. This front suspension design has increased rebound travel which may r... Read more
Consequence
Broken sway bar end links may result in poor vehicle handling, or sway, which increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old end links with new end links and an improved mounting, free of charge. The recall began on March 4, 2014. Customers may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis's number for this recall is 12012.
452 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.
13V467000 Sep 18, 2013
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN
Defect Description
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain model year 2011-2012 motorhomes manufactured January 28, 2010, through March 12, 2012; and equipped with Cummins ISC engines. The affected vehicles have radiator cooling fans that spin excessively fast resulting in the fan blades b... Read more
Consequence
If this occurs while the hood is open, a person in the vicinity of the engine could be struck by the blade and injured.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began on November 15, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan Chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan Chassis's number for this campaign is 13021.
125 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.
13V392000 Aug 30, 2013
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK
Defect Description
Spartan Motor Chassis, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2009-2012 MM, 2011-2014 K2, and 2010-2012 K3 motor home chassis. Due to contact with the steering relay rod, the ABS modulator valve may fracture resulting in air not being applied to the affected wheel end.
Consequence
This may increase stopping distance of the vehicle or cause the vehicle to pull to one side. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will reorient the ABS modulator valve and install spacers for additional clearance, free of charge. The recall began on September 17, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. spartan's recall campaign number is 12008.
113 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.
13V242000 Jun 10, 2013
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Defect Description
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2012-2013 K2, K3, and MM motor homes manufactured March 2, 2012, through July 30, 2012 and equipped with a 1660 independent front suspension supplied by Reyco Granning. The motor homes may have incorrect wheel bearings installed in the ... Read more
Consequence
Incorrect wheel bearings may cause the vehicle to pull to one side and with continued use, there is a risk of a fire starting at the wheel.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will inspect the bearings and replace them, as needed, free of charge. The recall began on July 8, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's campaign number is 13-009.
75 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.
12V429000 Sep 4, 2012
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Defect Description
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 K2 and MM motor home chassis, equipped with a Hendrickson independent front suspension. The front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. Continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhi... Read more
Consequence
As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. The safety recall began on Decenber 5, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 Option 1.
491 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
11V425000 Aug 17, 2011
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Defect Description
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010, 2011, AND 2012 RECREATIONAL VEHICLES, MODELS MM, K2, K3, BUS, FURION, GLADIATOR, AND METRO STAR, MANUFACTURED FROM SEPTEMBER 29, 2010, THROUGH JUNE 20, 2011, EQUIPPED WITH A CUMMINS ISB, ISC, ISL, OR ISX DIESEL ENGINE. THE V-BAND CLAMP ASSEMBLY, PART NU... Read more
Consequence
IF THE INLET OR OUTLET SECTIONS DISCONNECT, HOT EXHAUST GASES CAN VENT PRIOR TO EXITING THE TAILPIPE, CREATING THE RISK OF COMBUSTION AND A FIRE. IF BOTH CLAMPS FAIL, THERE IS A RISK IN SOME APPLICATIONS THAT THE DOC/DPF HOUSING MAY DETACH COMPLETELY, CREATING A ROAD HAZARD.
Remedy
SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO IDENTIFY AND NOTIFY OWNERS OF THE RECALL CAMPAIGN. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED BY AUTHORIZED CUMMINS DEALERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 10, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-812-377-5000 OR SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-5008 - OPTION 5.
212 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
11V412000 Aug 11, 2011
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
Defect Description
Spartan Motors Chassis, Inc. (Spartan Chassis) is recalling certain 2011 SU and 2011 through 2012 model year MM, K2, and K3 recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from January 28, 2011, through June 28, 2011, equipped with air gauges supplied by Ametek. An incorrect value may have been used in t... Read more
Consequence
In a condition where constant braking may be necessary, the air systems may deplete sooner than expected. This could cause the application of the spring brake without warning and may result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Spartan Chassis will notify owners and replace the affected guages with compliant ones, free of charge. The recall began on September 12, 2013. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-543-4277 - Option 1. Spartan's campagn number is 11018.
313 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors, Inc.

No complaints found for this vehicle.

Technical Service Bulletins — 2012 SPARTAN MM

6 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
020000 SUSPENSION2
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY1
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM1
023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM1
010000 STEERING1
TSB23-260-001 Dec 11, 2023
010000 STEERING
This service bulletin is about the power steering fluid level sensor could exhibit leaks where sensor seals against power steering reservoir and provides instructions on replacing current power steering level sensor with improved sensor des
TSB18-250-001 Mar 28, 2018
020000 SUSPENSION
The service bulletin precribes a solution for certain washers installed on the suspension system that may be subject to breaking/cracking.
4VZ-E9QSR-09 Aug 18, 2017
020000 SUSPENSION
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension fasteners to resolve popping noises.
4VZ-E9QSR-09 Aug 18, 2017
023100 SUSPENSION:MULTIPLE AXLE:TORQUE ARM
This service bulletin provides instructions on how to apply appropriate torque to rear suspension fasteners to resolve popping noises.
TSB-15-310-002 Sep 17, 2015
091100 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SPARTAN 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.
TSB-15-310-002 Sep 17, 2015
091200 FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:STORAGE:FUEL GAUGE SYSTEM
SPARTAN 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.

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
PE — Closed — Model Year: 2009
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

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2015 7 0 View
2014 6 0 View
2013 9 0 View
2012 (current) 9 0
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 2 0 View
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Other SPARTAN Models

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