NHTSA Recall 04V311000
NHTSA Campaign Id 04V311000; Date: Jun. 28, 2004
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1999 Spartan SB; 2000 Spartan SB; 2001 Spartan SB; 2002 Spartan SB; 1999 Spartan Summit; 2000 Spartan Summit; 2001 Spartan Summit; 2002 Spartan Summit; 1999 Spartan TB; 2000 Spartan TB; 2001 Spartan TB; 2002 Spartan TB
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 143
Recall 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.
How to Fix:
Spartan will replace the brake calipers and pads. The recall began on January 24, 2005. Owners should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Recall Notes:
Spartan recall no. 04011. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 24, 2005
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