SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1994-09-22.
Recall campaignNHTSA 94V180000
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages
Manufacturer
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Vehicles affected
266
Reported to NHTSA
1994-09-22
Owners notified
1994-10-17
Defect description
VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES. THE PRESSURE REQUIRED TO STOP THESE VEHICLES WITHIN THE REQUIRED STOPPING DISTANCE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Safety risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: BRAKING ABILITY INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; PEDAL; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING OF 18,000 LBS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.