NHTSA Recall 04V032000: Pump (steering)
TRAVEL SUPREME, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 38 vehicles. It affects 2004 Travel Supreme Motorhome.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V032000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST › PUMP |
| Report received | January 22, 2004 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain models 36ds03, 38ds02, 38ds03, 38ds04, 40ds01, 40ds03, 40ds04, and 45ds01 motorhomes built on spartan chassis, the angle of the hoses from the hydraulic pump could contact the positive stud on the starter.
Safety risk
This could result in close contact with the starter and cause ignition of hydraulic fluid which could result in injury and/or property damage.
Remedy
Spartan is conducting the owner notification and remedy for this campaign. 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. 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 or travel supreme at (574) 862-4484.
Notes
Customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 04V032000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Travel Supreme Motorhome | 2004 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.