Vehicle description: chassis built with tuthill/granning air suspension, part nos. Ifs1320-hp or ifs1320-sp. A fracture can develop at the attachment point of the cross member and the bell crank and idler arm housings.
1998-2011 · 3 model years
Spartan Chassis Problems by year
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the Spartan Chassis across 3 model years, and it has 1 recall. The 1999 has the most complaints once its age is allowed for (1). The most reported problem area is the seats & seat belts, followed by the steering.
- Complaints
- 3
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
Chassis complaints by model year
Highlighted: the year with the most complaints for its age. Older vehicles have had more time to collect complaints - the Safety Index grade allows for that.
Most common Chassis problems
Spartan Chassis recalls 1
Latest Chassis complaints
The contact owns a 1999 Spartan Chassis Mountain Master. The contact stated that while reversing to a parallel park next to a curb, he heard an abnormally loud sound coming from underneath the driver's side seat. The contact stated that while driving the next day and attempting to make a right turn, the steering wheel was steered all the way to the right however, the vehicle failed to respond. Upon inspecting the vehicle, the contact noticed that the driver's side front wheel remained straight forward while the...
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passenger's side front wheel turned. The contact attempted to tow the vehicle for a repair; however, the towing technician informed him that the first lateral support beam had detached from the front driver's side frame, and towing the RV would further damage the front suspension. The dealer was not notified of the failure. The contact referenced NHTSA Campaign Number: 06V174000 (Steering). The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The Spartan and Fleetwood manufacturers were notified of the failure but did not provide any assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 69,000.
The seatbelt latchplates (tongues) and some seatbelt webbing on all six seats ride on the abdomens of many adult occupants. This may be because the overall length of the (female) buckle stalk is 15.5 Inches. The seatbelt latchplate rides 3 inches from the front vertical centerline, with the top of the latchplate 4 inches above the top of the thigh, almost at the lower rib margin, on a 5 foot 11 inch tall 175 pound male, causing discomfort and potential for injury. Seatbelt components on the abdomen are a common cause of preventable crash injury http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc1267426/. Photos and correspondence with the manufacturer from october 18, 2012 are available. *Tr
The seatbelt latchplate (tongue) and some seatbelt webbing on all 6 seats rides in the abdomen of many adult occupants. This may be because the overall length of the (female) buckle stalk is 15.5 Inches. In the case of a 5'11" tall male weighing 174 pounds, the seatbelt latchplate rides 3 inches from the front vertical centerline, with the top of the latchplate 4 inches above the thigh, almost at the lower rib margin. Besides being uncomfortable, improper positioning of seatbelt component on the abdomen is...
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well established cause of preventable injury in crashes http://www.Ncbi.Nlm.Nih.Gov/pmc/articles/pmc1267426/. Photos and documentation of correspondence with the manufacturer is available from october 18, 2012. *Tr
Questions about the Spartan Chassis
Which Spartan Chassis years have the most problems?
Which Spartan Chassis years have the fewest complaints?
Among model years that have been on the road for at least three years, 2011 have the best Safety Index - the fewest complaints, crashes and recalls for their age compared with other Chassis years. Always check the exact vehicle's recalls by VIN before you buy.
What are the most common Spartan Chassis problems?
Across every model year, owners report problems with the seats & seat belts (2), steering (1), suspension (1) most often.
How many recalls does the Spartan Chassis have?
NHTSA lists 1 recall across all Spartan Chassis model years. Each year's page lists the recalls for that year; check your own vehicle by VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether the repair has been done.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data