Spartan Mm2242 1998
Model Mm2242 made in 1998 by Spartan got 4 recalls as well as 1 service bulletin. Technical service bulletines regarding service brakes, hydraulic. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, air.
Model 1998
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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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY - FILLER PIPE AND CAP | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V174000 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 04/22/1997 to 10/14/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 522 | 10/20/1998 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 07/30/1998 | 07/31/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes. the fuel fill vent was not long enough when installed into the fuel tank to allow air to pass through the vent holes, creating a back splash of fuel. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Fuel leakage in the presence of an ignition source can result in fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the present fuel fill vent with a longer stem allowing the proper amount of air flow. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 20, 1998. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V251000 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 06/03/1996 to 02/03/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 1237 | 11/19/1998 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 10/07/1998 | 10/13/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes built with midland-grau tk-2 anti-lock brake system (abs). pressure differential problems between front and rear brake systems can result in braking timing issues which can create excessive front brake wear. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can reduce front brake life resulting in increased vehicle stopping distances. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the quick release valve with a valve from another vendor. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began during november 1998. 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 1-800-722-3025. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V173000 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 01/20/1998 to 06/16/1998 | V (Vehicle) | 441 | 10/08/1998 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 07/30/1998 | 07/31/1998 | 571 | 105 | |||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes, school and transit bus chassis equipped with pneumatically actuated braking system. the brake indicator light had the symbol but not the word 'brake' on it. this does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, hydraulic brake systems. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | The indicator lamp was not in compliance with the standard. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the indicator lamp with a lamp meeting the requirements of fmvss no. 105. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began october 8,1998. 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.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 97V135000 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 05/15/1997 to 08/13/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 262 | 09/01/1997 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 08/18/1997 | 08/29/1997 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: class a motor home chassis equipped with independent front suspsion, which utilizes a norgren valve and neway pilot air control valves. the purpose of the norgren valve is to exhaust the air suspension when the driver activates the vehicle jacks used to level the vehicle for overnight parking. the neway pilot valve is used to speed up the timing of the air exhaust. when the vehicle is in a dynamic condition, the air system pressure can send spikes of up to 230 psi. this exceeds the pressure rating of the neway pilot valve causing the valve to fail and allow the air system pressure to exhaust uncontrollability. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | If there is an air suspension failure, it could lead to vehicle handling problems and a loss of vehicle control. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will modify the air plumbing to remove the three (3) neway pilot valves (two front suspension/one rear suspension) from the air system. the norgren valve will be fully utilized to replace the valves in the front suspension and a midland valve will be used in the rear suspension. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin during september 1997.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 1-800-543-4277.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
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| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - SWITCHES - BRAKE WARNING | |||||
| RSB98V173 | 10/01/1998 | 603924 | Service procedures for the brake warning indicator lamp display / verbiage missing. *yc | 03/11/1999 | |