Recall 12V429000

SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER

Report Date
20120904
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER
Affected Vehicles
7 models

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 inhibit the full release of the brakes. If the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.

Safety 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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2008 SPARTAN K2
2008 SPARTAN MM
2009 SPARTAN K2
2009 SPARTAN MM
2010 SPARTAN MM
2012 SPARTAN MM
2013 SPARTAN MM

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.