Vehicle recall 05V273000 · June 8, 2005
2005-2006 Spartan Mountain Master
On certain motor homes, the harness and cables were routed incorrectly.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- Smoke may occur which may not be visible to the driver and an electrical short may occur which could result in a fire.
- Remedy
- 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.
- Notes
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 05V273000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 8, 2005
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- SPEC 05020
- Owner notification
- July 26, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,298
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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 (2005-2006): 2006, 2005
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