Vehicle recall 04V435000 · September 9, 2004
Spartan K2 and MM
On certain motorhomes equipped with caterpillar engines, the adjustable pedal return springs may return the pedal shaft to the home position while not fully returning the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motorhomes equipped with caterpillar engines, the adjustable pedal return springs may return the pedal shaft to the home position while not fully returning the potentiometer key to its home position.
- Consequence
- In a neutral or no load situation: the engine will continue to increase idle speed until it reaces full governed rpm. The transmission will not allow shift from neutral to any gear over 900 engine rpm. In gear or under load: the engine may not return to 725 rpm (normal idle) which will require additional effort by the service brakes to overcome the additional engine rpm during braking, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the throttle pedal. The recall began on August 17, 2004, by phone calls. Owners should contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
- Notes
- Spartan recall no.spec 04017.CUSTOMERS can also 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
- 04V435000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 9, 2004
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SPEC 04017
- Owner notification
- August 7, 2004
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 171
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Power train › Clutch assembly › Pedal/hand lever(motorcycle)
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan K2 (2005): 2005
- Spartan MM (2005): 2005
Has your Spartan been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.