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Spartan K2 Recall 12V565: Service Brakes, Air:Antilock:Wheel Speed Sensor; Service Brakes, Air:Supply:Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings…

NHTSA campaign 12V565, reported December 6, 2012, 23 vehicles potentially affected.

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Official recall notice

Safety recall 12V565Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:ANTILOCK:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR; SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS; SUSPENSION:FRONT
Problem
Spartan Motors Chassis is recalling certain model year 2013 K2, K3, and MM motorhome chassis, manufactured July 23, 2012, through November 7, 2012 and equipped with an independent front suspension that has the ABS modulator valve mounted in a forward position. The front brake hoses or the ABS sensor cable may be damaged as a result of contact with the swaybar.
Risk
Damaged brake hoses will result in insufficient air being applied to the front brake chambers. Lack of air to the front brake may increase stopping distances. Damage to the ABS sensor cable may disable the ABS. Either condition may increase the risk of a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will repair the vehicles free of charge. The recall began December 20, 2012. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Notes
Spartan's recall campaign number is 12015.Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Affected vehicles

Spartan K22013
Spartan K32013
Spartan MM2013