CarRecallWatchThe 2017 Entegra Cornerstone has 6 safety recalls on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 6 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Engine (4 reports).
2017 Entegra Cornerstone recalls
Motorhomes Missing Required Reflectors, Crash Risk
Certain motorhomes were built without the reflectors required by federal lighting safety standards, and their lights do not include reflectors.
Front Ball Joints Can Loosen and Separate, Causing Steering Loss
Certain motorhomes built on a Spartan Motors chassis have front independent suspension modules whose ball joints can loosen and separate, resulting in a partial loss of steering.
Collision Warning Radar May Be Mounted Upside Down
The forward collision sensing system, a Wabco OnGuard collision mitigation unit, may have been installed with its radar upside down.
Throttle Wiring May Cause Unintended Speed Changes
Certain 2017 Entegra motorhomes built on Spartan Motors chassis, manufactured between April 15, 2016 and October 25, 2016, may have throttle circuit wires that were not twisted to cancel out electromagnetic interference.
Mattress May Burn Quickly, Leaving Less Time to Escape
Certain motorhomes built between April 7, 2015 and August 18, 2016 are equipped with a mattress that can burn quickly if it catches fire.
Power Steering Pump May Lose Assist, Raising Crash Risk
Some motorhomes built between April 13, 2016 and August 25, 2016 may have a power steering pump that occasionally loses output power.
Most common 2017 Entegra Cornerstone problems
Problem areas named in the 6 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Engine | 4 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
What owners report
Traveling at highway speeds, engine running at approximately 1,700 RPM without warning, a catastrophic engine failure occurred. Piston connection rod appears to have failed, causing both sides of engine block and oil pan to be destroyed, dumping oil and coolant onto roadway. Cummins ISX15 diesel engine. This dropped large pieces of engine block and debris all over the road causing a danger to other drivers. Because of the travel speed and complete loss of engine power (Red Stop Engine Light) with no warning, vehicle was difficult to control steering and safely getting to side of road. This vehicle was 7 years old, however only had 23,000+/- mile on it. The Stop Engine Light and warning
The contact owns a 2017 Spartan Entegra Cornerstone RV. The contact stated while starting the RV to leave a campsite, he became aware that the check engine warning light was illuminated. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer who inspected the vehicle and diagnosed the failure as a diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) system sensor head that needed to be replaced. The dealer replaced the sensor system however, the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken back to the same dealer and the sensor was replaced again. The contact was concerned that the failure would recur. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 35,000.
THE DEF MEASURING DEVICE IN THE DEF TANK FAILED AT AROUND 27,500 MILES. THE DEF MEASURING DEVICE MEASURES QUANTITY AND QUALITY OF THE DEF FLUID. WHEN THIS DEVICE FAILS TO WORK PROPERLY, IT THROWS ECM CODES THAT START TO LIMIT THE ENGINE FOR SPEED AND WILL LIMIT THE MILES THE COACH CAN BE DRIVEN. IF THE COACH CONTINUES TO BE DRIVEN, THE ECM CAN DE-RATE THE ENGINE TO 5MPH. AS YOU CAN IMAGINE, A 45' LONG 13' TALL 8' WIDE COACH WEIGHING 45,000 LBS WHILE TOWING ANOTHER VEHICLE IS DE-RATED AND CAN TRAVEL AT NO MORE THAN 5MPH DOWN THE INTERSTATE WILL CREATE A HUGE PROBLEM FOR BOTH THE OWNER OF THE COACH AND THE TRAFFIC THAT IS TRAVELING AROUND IT. THE COACH IS BASICALLY YOUR HOME ON WHEELS, SO WHEN
OCTOBER 2018, 21199 ODOMETER READING, ON PUBLIC TWO LANE HIGHWAY, THREE FAULT CODES ANNUNCIATED. PULLED OFF HIGHWAY ON NARROW SHOULDER WITH HEAVY TRUCK TRAFFIC PASSING. NOT SURE WHAT WAS ISSUE WITH FLASHING CODES AND BUZZER SCREAMING. ALL CODES RELATED TO DEF SYSTEM. UNSURE HOW FAR I COULD DRIVE BEFORE VEHICLE WENT INTO LIMP HOME MODE. DID NOT WANT IT TO HAPPEN ON ISOLATED MAJOR HIGHWAY. CONTINUED ON 20 MILES TO NEAREST RV PARK. REPAIR REQUIRED SHAW DEVELOPMENT DEF CONTROL HEAD TO BE REPLACED IN KINGMAN, AZ. ACTION RESULTED IN UNSCHEDULED STOP AND TRIP INTERRUPTION OF TWO WEEKS WHILE WAITING FOR REPLACEMENT PART. JULY 2020, 30831 ODOMETER READING, SAME THREE FAULT CODES RELATED TO DEF
CRUISE CONTROL DOES NOT LIMIT THE SPEED WHEN DESCENDING A GRADE. THE LOWER DROOP WHICH DECREASES THE FUEL FEED TO THE DIESEL ENGINE IS NOT EITHER WIRED OR PROGRAMMED TO THE ECM OF THE CUMMINS DIESEL BY SPARTAN ON THE SPARTAN K3 CHASSIS. DOCUMENTATION IS PROVIDED BY THE CUMMINS INSITE 7 DIAGNOSTICS PROGRAM. ALSO INVOLVED IS ON ALL 4 OF THE SWITCH LOCATIONS FOR THE CRUISE THERE IS ELECTRICAL POWER AT EACH SWITCH LOCATION WHEN THE SWITCH IS IN THE OFF POSITION. AGAIN AS PROVIDED BY THE CUMMINS INSITE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM. LATEST INCIDENT WHILE DRIVING ON US131 GOING BY CADILLAC MICHIGAN ALLOWS RV WHEN CRESTING HILL AT 67 MPH WITH CRUISE ON TO FREEWHEEL DOWN GRADE AND REACH 80 MPH AT BOTTOM OF
2017 Entegra Cornerstone questions
Does the 2017 Entegra Cornerstone have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 6 safety recalls for the 2017 Entegra Cornerstone: Motorhomes Missing Required Reflectors, Crash Risk; Front Ball Joints Can Loosen and Separate, Causing Steering Loss; Collision Warning Radar May Be Mounted Upside Down; Throttle Wiring May Cause Unintended Speed Changes; Mattress May Burn Quickly, Leaving Less Time to Escape. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2017 Entegra Cornerstone?
Based on 6 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Engine (4), Vehicle Speed Control (1), Fuel/Propulsion System (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 2017 Entegra Cornerstone has been fixed?
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