Model year record

2003 SPARTAN MM

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. No owner complaints on file.

Recalls

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V633000

Steering

Component
Steering
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors USA
Vehicles affected
3,313
Reported to NHTSA
2015-10-08
Owners notified
2016-02-18

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.

Safety risk

A loss of steering increases the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer 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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 05V146000

Service brakes, air: supply

Component
Service brakes, air: supply
Manufacturer
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Vehicles affected
4,735
Reported to NHTSA
2005-04-12
Owners notified
2005-06-03

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NGI AIR PRESSURE GAUGES LOCATED ON THE DASH PANEL IS GIVING A FALSE READING.

Safety risk

THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL USE A JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING A 33 OHM RESISTOR WHICH WILL SHIFT THE RESISTANCE CURVE OF THE AIR PRESSURE SENDER TO MATCH THE ALARM POINT OF THE CURRENT GAUGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

No complaints recorded for this model year.

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.