Spartan Mm 2005
Model Mm made in 2005 by Spartan got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningpower train, service brakes, air.
Model 2005
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY - PEDAL/LINKAGE | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V435000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 04/28/2004 to 08/16/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 171 | 08/07/2004 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 09/09/2004 | 09/09/2004 | |||||||
| Defect 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 Summary | 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. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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 | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SLACK ADJUSTERS | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V016000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 08/10/2004 to 12/10/2004 | V (Vehicle) | 490 | 02/02/2005 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 01/12/2005 | 01/27/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes, the slack adjusters in the front axles were not adjusted properly. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The driver may experience a feeling of softening in the braking function. reduction in brake force which could cause a crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will adjust the front axle brake free of charge. the recall began on february 2, 2005. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277, option 1. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Recall no. spec 04026. 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. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY | ||||||||||||||||
| 05V146000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 01/06/2002 to 03/31/2005 | V (Vehicle) | 4735 | 06/03/2005 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 04/12/2005 | 04/13/2005 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | On certain motor homes equipped with ngi air pressure gauges located on the dash panel is giving a false reading. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This may cause the park brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will use a jumper harness containing a 33 ohm resistor which will shift the resistance curve of the air pressure sender to match the alarm point of the current gauge. the recall began on june 3, 2005. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan recall no. spec 05008.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. | |||||||||||||||