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Spartan K2 Recall 12V429: Service Brakes, Air:Drum:Chamber; Suspension:Front:Control Arm

NHTSA campaign 12V429, reported September 4, 2012, 491 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V429SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:DRUM:CHAMBER; SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM
Problem
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.
Risk
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.
Notes
Spartan's safety recall number is 12010.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Spartan K220082009
Spartan MM20082009201020122013