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1999 Spartan Recalls
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V052000
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 650
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Advantage
Manufactured
from: 1998-01-12
to: 2009-11-17
Recall Date: 2010-02-05
Summary:
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 ADVANTAGE, BARRON, GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, MOUNTAIN STAR, AND TR-1 FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS CABS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 27, 2003 AND NOVEMBER 17, 2009 AND BELTS SOLD TO VARIOUS VEHICLE ALTERS. CERTAIN SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
THE SEAT BELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CAB DURING A VEHICLE CRASH AND FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277 - Option 1.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V052000
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 650
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Metrostar
Manufactured
from: 1998-01-12
to: 2009-11-17
Recall Date: 2010-02-05
Summary:
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 ADVANTAGE, BARRON, GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, MOUNTAIN STAR, AND TR-1 FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS CABS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 27, 2003 AND NOVEMBER 17, 2009 AND BELTS SOLD TO VARIOUS VEHICLE ALTERS. CERTAIN SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
THE SEAT BELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CAB DURING A VEHICLE CRASH AND FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277 - Option 1.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 10V052000
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 650
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Gladiator
Manufactured
from: 1998-01-12
to: 2009-11-17
Recall Date: 2010-02-05
Summary:
SPARTAN IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 1998 THROUGH 2010 ADVANTAGE, BARRON, GLADIATOR, METROSTAR, MOUNTAIN STAR, AND TR-1 FIRE APPARATUS CHASSIS CABS MANUFACTURED BETWEEN FEBRUARY 27, 2003 AND NOVEMBER 17, 2009 AND BELTS SOLD TO VARIOUS VEHICLE ALTERS. CERTAIN SEAT BELT ANCHORAGES FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 210, "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
THE SEAT BELT MAY SEPARATE FROM THE CAB DURING A VEHICLE CRASH AND FAIL TO PROPERLY RESTRAIN THE OCCUPANT. THIS MAY RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY TO THE SEAT OCCUPANT.
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 2, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN CHASSIS AT 1-800-543-4277 - Option 1.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V330000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:OTHER FUEL TYPES:TURBO-CHARGER
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 0
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Rm-2242
Manufactured
from: 1997-10-16
to: 1998-02-26
Recall Date: 2005-07-22
Summary:
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL SERIES 40 ENGINES, THE TURBOCHARGER CAN FAIL ALLOWING LUBRICATING OIL TO SPILL ONTO THE ENGINE.
THIS CAN RESULT IN A FIRE IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT.
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE TURBOCHARGER TO PREVENT THE POSSIBILITY OF AN ENGINE COMPARTMENT FIRE. DETROIT DIESEL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DETROIT DIESEL AT 313-592-3708 OR SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V063000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 84
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Sbfe
Manufactured
from: 1998-02-05
to: 2000-12-07
Recall Date: 2005-02-28
Summary:
CERTAIN SPARTAN MY 1998-2000 SCHOOL AND SPECIALTY BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY DONE FREE OF CHARGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V063000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 84
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Sb
Manufactured
from: 1998-02-05
to: 2000-12-07
Recall Date: 2005-02-28
Summary:
CERTAIN SPARTAN MY 1998-2000 SCHOOL AND SPECIALTY BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY DONE FREE OF CHARGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V063000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 84
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Bv
Manufactured
from: 1998-02-05
to: 2000-12-07
Recall Date: 2005-02-28
Summary:
CERTAIN SPARTAN MY 1998-2000 SCHOOL AND SPECIALTY BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY DONE FREE OF CHARGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V063000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 84
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: School Bus
Manufactured
from: 1998-02-05
to: 2000-12-07
Recall Date: 2005-02-28
Summary:
CERTAIN SPARTAN MY 1998-2000 SCHOOL AND SPECIALTY BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY DONE FREE OF CHARGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V063000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 84
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Sbfe-2142
Manufactured
from: 1998-02-05
to: 2000-12-07
Recall Date: 2005-02-28
Summary:
CERTAIN SPARTAN MY 1998-2000 SCHOOL AND SPECIALTY BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY DONE FREE OF CHARGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V063000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 84
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Sp
Manufactured
from: 1998-02-05
to: 2000-12-07
Recall Date: 2005-02-28
Summary:
CERTAIN SPARTAN MY 1998-2000 SCHOOL AND SPECIALTY BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY DONE FREE OF CHARGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 05V063000
Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 84
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Cv
Manufactured
from: 1998-02-05
to: 2000-12-07
Recall Date: 2005-02-28
Summary:
CERTAIN SPARTAN MY 1998-2000 SCHOOL AND SPECIALTY BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION.
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR.
CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY DONE FREE OF CHARGE. FOR MORE INFORMATION, CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT CUMMINS AT 1-800-DIESELS.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V311000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 143
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Summit
Manufactured
from: 1999-02-25
to: 2002-05-21
Recall Date: 2004-06-28
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.
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.
SPARTAN WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND PADS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V311000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 143
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Sb
Manufactured
from: 1999-02-25
to: 2002-05-21
Recall Date: 2004-06-28
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.
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.
SPARTAN WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND PADS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V311000
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 143
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Tb
Manufactured
from: 1999-02-25
to: 2002-05-21
Recall Date: 2004-06-28
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.
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.
SPARTAN WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE CALIPERS AND PADS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JANUARY 24, 2005. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 04V035000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 963
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Alpine
Manufactured
from: 1997-08-19
to: 2003-01-22
Recall Date: 2004-01-28
Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, AN INCORRECT 250-AMP GROUND FUSE WAS USED TO PROTECT BATTERY GROUND. THE CORRECT FUSE WAS RATED FOR 300 AMPS.
THE INCORRECT FUSE COULD CAUSE SUDDEN LOSS OF ELECTRICAL POWER RESULTING IN THE VEHICLE STALLING OR INOPERABLE LIGHTS INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE 250-AMP GROUND FUSE WITH A 350-AMP CONNECTOR. 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 WESTERN RV AT 509-457-4133.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V271000
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 49
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Fire Truck
Manufactured
from: 1993-08-03
to: 1999-12-09
Recall Date: 2001-08-27
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH A DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION CONTAINING A SPRING BEAM WITH A THICKNESS OF 1.75". THE SPRING BEAM IN THE SUSPENSION CAN FAIL CAUSING THE COLLAPSE OF THE DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION AND ALLOWING ABRUPT CONTACT OF THE TIRES WITH THE BODYWORK OF THE REAR OF THE FIRE TRUCK.
ABRUPT IMPACT WITH THE REAR TIRES MAY CAUSE THE VEHICLE TO VEER ACROSS THE ROAD AND IMPACT ONCOMING TRAFFIC, OR CAUSE THE DRIVER TO LOSS CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE IN THEIR LANE, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY ITS CUSTOMERS AND REPLACE THE SPRING BEAM WITH A HEAVY DUTY VERSION WHICH IS 2" THICK AND REPLACE THE SHOCK ABSORBERS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 24, 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 SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V111001
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3124
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Mountain Master
Manufactured
from: 1999-08-10
to: 2001-02-22
Recall Date: 2001-04-03
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.
WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 01V111001
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:COMPRESSOR
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 3124
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Summit
Manufactured
from: 1999-08-10
to: 2001-02-22
Recall Date: 2001-04-03
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.
WITHOUT POWER ASSIST, THE VEHICLE BECOMES VERY DIFFICULT TO TURN AND COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
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.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V246207
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 860
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Sb
Manufactured
from: 1999-07-07
to: 2000-08-31
Recall Date: 2000-09-21
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.
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.
SPARTAN CUSTOMERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO CONTACT TRW FOR THE FREE REMEDY REPAIR.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V246207
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 860
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Alpine
Manufactured
from: 1999-07-07
to: 2000-08-31
Recall Date: 2000-09-21
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.
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.
SPARTAN CUSTOMERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO CONTACT TRW FOR THE FREE REMEDY REPAIR.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V246207
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 860
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Summit
Manufactured
from: 1999-07-07
to: 2000-08-31
Recall Date: 2000-09-21
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.
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.
SPARTAN CUSTOMERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO CONTACT TRW FOR THE FREE REMEDY REPAIR.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V246207
Component: STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 860
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Tb
Manufactured
from: 1999-07-07
to: 2000-08-31
Recall Date: 2000-09-21
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.
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.
SPARTAN CUSTOMERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO CONTACT TRW FOR THE FREE REMEDY REPAIR.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 00V128001
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 94
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Chassis
Manufactured
from: 0000-00-00
to: 0000-00-00
Recall Date: 2000-04-11
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CHASSIS BUILT WITH TUTHILL/GRANNING AIR SUSPENSION, PART NOS. IFS1320-HP OR IFS1320-SP. A FRACTURE CAN DEVELOP AT THE ATTACHMENT POINT OF THE CROSS MEMBER AND THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM HOUSINGS.
THIS DEFECT MAY CAUSE ERRATIC OR LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL IF THE CROSS MEMBER SEPARATES FROM THE ASSEMBLY.
TUTHILL IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT CONTACT TUTHILL TRANSPORT TECHNOLOGIES AT 1-800-255-7824. REPAIR FACILITY WILL INSPECT AND ADD GUSSETS TO REINFORCE THE CROSSMEMBER CONNECTION FOR THE BELL CRANK AND IDLER ARM.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V118000
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1753
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Metro Star
Manufactured
from: 1992-03-26
to: 1998-10-08
Recall Date: 1999-05-12
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. THESE FIRE TRUCKS ARE ALL 4-DOOR MODELS WHICH CONTAIN DUAL, FORWARD FACING PASSENGER SEATS. THE HARDWARE UTILIZED TO MOUNT THE SEAT BOX TO THE CAB FLOOR AND TO THE BACKWALL STRUCTURE, AND ALSO TO MOUNT THE TYPE 1 SEAT BELT SYSTEMS, WAS INADEQUATE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NOS. 207/210, ""SEATING SYSTEMS" AND "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
THE SEAT BOX MOUNTING/RESTRAINING HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OR FAIL ALLOWING THE SEAT/SEAT BOX ASSEMBLY TO BREAK FREE OF ITS MOUNTING TO THE CAB FLOOR AND/OR BACKWALL WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THOSE SEATS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BOX MOUNTING FASTENERS.
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NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 99V118000
Component: SEAT BELTS:FRONT:ANCHORAGE
Manufacturer: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1753
Year: 1999
Make: Spartan
Model: Gladiator
Manufactured
from: 1986-10-14
to: 1998-10-09
Recall Date: 1999-05-12
Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. THESE FIRE TRUCKS ARE ALL 4-DOOR MODELS WHICH CONTAIN DUAL, FORWARD FACING PASSENGER SEATS. THE HARDWARE UTILIZED TO MOUNT THE SEAT BOX TO THE CAB FLOOR AND TO THE BACKWALL STRUCTURE, AND ALSO TO MOUNT THE TYPE 1 SEAT BELT SYSTEMS, WAS INADEQUATE TO MEET THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NOS. 207/210, ""SEATING SYSTEMS" AND "SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY ANCHORAGES."
THE SEAT BOX MOUNTING/RESTRAINING HARDWARE CAN LOOSEN OR FAIL ALLOWING THE SEAT/SEAT BOX ASSEMBLY TO BREAK FREE OF ITS MOUNTING TO THE CAB FLOOR AND/OR BACKWALL WHICH COULD CAUSE INJURY TO THE OCCUPANTS OF THOSE SEATS.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SEAT BOX MOUNTING FASTENERS.
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As a new car dealer, Vaden Automotive is authorized to sell Saturn Service Contracts by the General Motors Protection Plan (GMPP).
Vaden Automotive - 9393 Abercorn Street - Savannah, GA 31406
Service Contract Sales 1-877-466-9166
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