NHTSA Recall 05V146000
NHTSA Campaign Id 05V146000; Date: Apr. 12, 2005
This may cause the park brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.
Recalled Vehicles:
2002 Spartan K2; 2003 Spartan K2; 2004 Spartan K2; 2005 Spartan K2; 2003 Spartan ME; 2004 Spartan ME; 2002 Spartan MG; 2003 Spartan MG; 2004 Spartan MG; 2005 Spartan MG; 2004 Spartan Mgnat; 2002 Spartan Mgtra; 2003 Spartan Mgtra; 2004 Spartan Mgtra; 2005 Spartan Mgtra; 2003 Spartan MM; 2004 Spartan MM; 2005 Spartan MM; 2002 Spartan Mmjay; 2002 Spartan Mmtra; 2003 Spartan Mmtra; 2004 Spartan Mmtra; 2005 Spartan Mmtra; 2004 Spartan NVS; 2005 Spartan NVS; 2003 Spartan SG; 2002 Spartan SP; 2003 Spartan SP; 2004 Spartan SP
Component: Service Brakes, Air:supply
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 4,735
Recall Summary:
On certain motor homes equipped with ngi air pressure gauges located on the dash panel is giving a false reading.
How to Fix:
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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jun 3, 2005
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