NHTSA recall campaign
05V273000
ManufacturerSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.Reported2005-06-08Affected1,298 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
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.
Risk
SMOKE MAY OCCUR WHICH MAY NOT BE VISIBLE TO THE DRIVER AND AN ELECTRICAL SHORT MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Manufacturer 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.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →