Vehicle recall 03V517000 · December 10, 2003
2003-2004 Spartan Mountain Master
On certain motorhomes, the angle of the hoses from the hydraulic pump could contact the positive stud on the starter.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorhomes, the angle of the hoses from the hydraulic pump could contact the positive stud on the starter.
- Consequence
- This could result in close contact with the starter and cause ignition of hydraulic fluid.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace on vehicles with cummins isl engines and 39MT delco starters at least one of the 45 degree fittings with a 90 degree fitting and also replace the hose assembly. On isl and isc engines with 42MT delco starter, dealers will change one fitting at the rear of the hydraulic pump and re-route a hose. Owner notification began January 13, 2004. 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 spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
- Notes
- Spartan recall no. 03020.CUSTOMERS can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 03V517000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 10, 2003
- Filed by
- SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 03020
- Owner notification
- January 13, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 205
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Hydraulic power assist › Pump
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan Mountain Master (2003-2004): 2004, 2003
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