NHTSA vehicle safety data

2006 Spartan MM Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2006 Spartan MM has 4 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2006 Spartan MM. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:FAN

NHTSA #15V549000

Reported September 1, 2015 · Spartan Motors USA

Potentially affected: 1,212 vehicles

Defect description

Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2004-2008 K2, K3 and MM motorhomes manufactured March 17, 2003, to March 15, 2007. In the affected vehicles, the engine cooling fan may separate from the fan drive while the fan is spinning.

Safety consequence

If the engine area is open and the cooling fan is operating and detaches, someone nearby may be injured.

Manufacturer remedy

Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fan and fan drive system, free of charge. Interim notices were mailed to owners on October 29, 2015. The recall began on October 29, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15014.

Notes

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.

STEERING

NHTSA #13V182000

Reported May 8, 2013 · Spartan Motors, Inc.

Potentially affected: 2,694 vehicles

Defect description

Spartan Motors Chassis (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2006-2011 K2, and K3 and 2006-2010 MM motorhome chassis manufactured July 20, 2005, through December 17, 2010. The steering gear mounting brackets may crack and detach resulting in a loss of steering.

Safety consequence

A loss of steering control may increase the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Spartan will notify owners. Starting in mid-June 2013, dealers will install a replacement bracket or a reinforcement to the existing bracket. Until the remedy is available, owners may have their vehicle inspected at any Spartan service center. All repairs will be performed free of charge. Notices were mailed to owners on June 24, 2013. Owners can contact Spartan at 1-855-589-9836.

Notes

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.

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:DIESEL

NHTSA #07V280000

Reported June 29, 2007 · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

Potentially affected: 495 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH CUMMINS ISL CM850 DIESEL ENGINES, THE CONNECTING ROD CONTAINS A MACHINING DEFECT IN THE WRIST PIN BUSHING OF THE ROD THAT COULD CAUSE A SEIZURE OF THE PISTON PIN.

Safety consequence

IF ALLOWED TO PROGRESS, THIS CAN LEAD TO ENGINE FAILURE WITH THE POSSIBILITY OF THE ROD RUPTURING THE LOCK CAVITY, RESULTING IN OIL AND DEBRIS ON THE ROADWAY INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

SPARTAN IS WORKING WITH CUMMINS TO RECALIBRATE THE ENGINE CONTROL MODULE AND ENHANCE THE ENGINE PROTECTION SYSTEM ENABLING IT TO PROVIDE EARLY DETECTION OF THE FAILURE MODE AND AVOID MORE SERIOUS ENGINE DAMAGE AND RESULTANT SAFETY HAZARD. CUMMINS WILL ALSO INSTALL A NEW VALVE COVER WITH A CRANKCASE PRESSURE SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE (PLEASE SEE 07E033). OWNERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 800-343-7357 OR SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.

Notes

SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 07008.CUSTOMERS 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.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

NHTSA #06V094000

Reported March 31, 2006 · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

Potentially affected: 54 vehicles

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BUSSMAN BOX WAS INCORRECTLY SOLDERED AND COULD FAIL.

Safety consequence

ELECTRICAL POWER MAY BE LOST TO COMPONENTS OF THE MAJOR CHASSIS OPERATING SYSTEMS (ENGINE, TRANSMISSION, STARTING, COOLING) CAUSING THE VEHICLE TO SHUTDOWN AND/OR NOT BE CAPABLE OF POWERING UP. ONE OR A COMBINATION OF THE FOLLOWING CONDITIONS MAY OCCUR: LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE ENGINE, TRANSMISSION STARTING AND ENGINE COOLING SYSTEMS, IN THE OPERATION OF THE RIGHT CHASSIS STOP/TURN SIGNAL AND RIGHT TRAILER STOP/TURN SIGNAL, ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS), AUXILIARY BRAKE SYSTEM, HEATER ELEMENTS IN THE AIR DRYER, AND/OR THE HEATER ELEMENT IN THE WATER IN-FUEL SEPARATOR, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE COMPONENTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON APRIL 10, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.

Notes

SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 06005.CUSTOMERS 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.

Other Spartan MM model years

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