Spartan Summit 1999
Model Summit made in 1999 by Spartan got 3 recalls. There were some recalls concerningservice brakes, air, service brakes, hydraulic and steering.
Model 1999
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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| SERVICE BRAKES, AIR - SUPPLY - COMPRESSOR | ||||||||||||||||
| 01V111001 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 08/10/1999 to 02/22/2001 | V (Vehicle) | 3124 | 03/30/2001 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 04/03/2001 | 04/06/2001 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with cummins diesel engines. the internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Without power assist, the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn and could possibly result in a vehicle crash. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Cummins will notify spartan customers and replace the compressor free of charge. owner notification began march 30, 2001. 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 cummins customer assistance center 1-800-343-7357. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | 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 - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | ||||||||||||||||
| 04V311000 | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | from 02/25/1999 to 05/21/2002 | V (Vehicle) | 143 | 01/24/2005 | ODI | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 06/28/2004 | 06/30/2004 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Certain my 1999-2002 spartan summit motor homes, front engine school buses, and transit buses manufactured between february 25, 1999, and may 21, 2002, and equipped with dana front axle containing bosch hydraulic disc brakes with zero offset slide calipers (zops). bosch has decided that the presence of corrosion in the vicinity of the caliper seal land can contribute to reduced piston mobility in some cases and lead to performance issues causing overheating. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Overheated brake components may not allow the drive to stop safely, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. this overheating could also result in a vehicle fire. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan will replace the brake calipers and pads. the recall began on january 24, 2005. owners should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Spartan recall no. 04011.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236. | |||||||||||||||
| STEERING - LINKAGES - LINK - DRAG - CONNECTION | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V246207 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 07/07/1999 to 08/31/2000 | V (Vehicle) | 860 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 09/21/2000 | 09/21/2000 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motor homes, transit and school buses equipped with trw drag links. each drag link assembly contains two 20-edl model ball socket assemblies. certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan customers are being notified to contact trw for the free remedy repair. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin 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 trw atalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236). | |||||||||||||||