Spartan 2005–2006 Electrical System recall
Recalled June 8, 2005 · NHTSA recall 05V273000 · Spartan
Hazard
SMOKE MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY NOT BE VISIBLE TO THE DRIVER AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE HARNESS AND CABLES AWAY FROM THE TRANSMISSION LIFTING EAR, AVOIDING THE CASTED PART WHICH WAS THE SOURCE OF CHAFFING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
Units
1,298 units
Description
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE HARNESS AND CABLES WERE ROUTED INCORRECTLY. SHARP CASTING EDGES OF THE TRANSMISSION LIFTING EAR CUT INTO THE CABLES OR THE WIRE HARNESS.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REROUTE THE HARNESS AND CABLES AWAY FROM THE TRANSMISSION LIFTING EAR, AVOIDING THE CASTED PART WHICH WAS THE SOURCE OF CHAFFING. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 26, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
Product
Spartan MOUNTAIN MASTER
Manufacturer(s)
Shyft Group
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →