The problem
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.
The risk
Smoke may occur which may not be visible to the driver and an electrical short may occur which could result in a fire.
The fix
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.
Contacts
Spartan recall no. Spec 05020. 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.
What to do
- Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
- Call a dealer. Any authorized Spartan dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 05V273000.
- Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
- Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.