- The problem
- On certain motorhomes equipped with tuthill independent front suspensions, the defect is insufficient tightening torque of the steering knuckle carrier bolt that may result in separation of the steering knuckle from one of the control arms.
- The risk
- Should the steering knuckle carrier separate from the control arm, the operator could loose control of the vehicle, possibly resulting in a crash.
- The fix
- Tuthill will notify its customers and provide a retrofit kit p/n k704627 free of charge. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact tuthill transport technologies at 800-225-7824 (ext. #390) Or spartan at 517-543-6400.
Vehicle safety record
2001 Spartan ME2 Problems, complaints & recalls
No owner complaints about the 2001 Spartan ME2 have been filed with NHTSA. It is covered by 1 recall, the latest in June 2003 for the control arm.
NHTSA data checked
CAbout as many problems as a typical ME2 year, for its age
- Complaints
- 0
- Recalls
- 1
- Crashes
- 0
- Fires
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Deaths
- 0
2001 Spartan ME2 recalls 1
Recall repairs are free. Your dealer fixes them whether or not you bought the car there - check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if yours is done. What to do
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No complaints about the 2001 Spartan ME2 yet
No owner has filed a complaint about this vehicle with NHTSA. If yours has a problem, share it here and report it to NHTSA.
Spartan ME2: every year compared
All ME2 years2001 Spartan ME2 vs rivals
| Vehicle | Complaints | Recalls | Grade | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2001 Spartan ME2 | 0 | 1 | C | |
| 2001 Spartan Highlander | 5 | 0 | F | Compare |
| 2001 Spartan Advantage | 1 | 3 | D | Compare |
More sales usually means more complaints, so compare similar vehicles of the same year. The grade compares each vehicle with its own model's other years.
Questions about the 2001 Spartan ME2
Does the 2001 Spartan ME2 have any recalls?
Yes - NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2001 Spartan ME2: control arm (June 2003). Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see whether yours has been fixed.
How many complaints has the 2001 Spartan ME2 had?
None have been filed with NHTSA so far.
Is the 2001 Spartan ME2 a reliable vehicle?
Its Safety Index is 50 out of 100 (grade C: about as many problems as a typical Spartan ME2 year, for its age). The index weighs complaints, crashes, fires, injuries, deaths and recalls against how long the vehicle has been on the road, compared with the same model's other years. It is not a measure of every repair - read the complaints and owner experiences, and have any used vehicle inspected before you buy.
What should I do if my 2001 Spartan ME2 has a problem?
If it is a safety problem, stop driving it if it is unsafe and contact your dealer. Report it to NHTSA at nhtsa.gov/report-a-safety-problem - enough reports start investigations and recalls - and share your experience here so other owners know what to look for.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked . Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data