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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 12V429000

2008 Spartan Mm — Service brakes, air: drum: chamber

Published September 4, 2012 · Recall initiated: September 4, 2012

Summary

NHTSA records recall 12V429000, published September 4, 2012. Recalling firm: Shyft Group; 2008 Spartan Mm — Service brakes, air: drum: chamber.

What's the hazard

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.

What to do

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.

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Recall details

Brand
SPARTAN
Model
MM
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Lot
2008 SPARTAN MM
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2008 Spartan Mm — Service brakes, air: drum: chamber recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 12V429000 on September 4, 2012. Reported hazard: 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.

What should I do if I have this product?

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.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: SPARTAN. Model: MM.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)