NHTSA Recall 09V478000
NHTSA Campaign Id 09V478000; Date: Dec. 16, 2009
If the drive pin becomes disengaged on the brake pedal assembly, it could result in a loss of vehicle braking function and/or cause the brake pedal to interfere with the throttle pedal function. Either condition could result in a vehicle crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Spartan K2; 2008 Spartan K3; 2009 Spartan K3; 2008 Spartan MM; 2009 Spartan MM; 2010 Spartan MM
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:pedals And Linkages
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 70
Recall Summary:
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2010 mm, k2, and k3 motorhome chassis manufactured from April 27, 2007 and August 11, 2009, equipped with pneumatic and hydraulic adjustable brake pedal assemblies p/nos. 6562618, 6565118, 77025-001, 77025-002, 77025-501, 77050-004, supplied by kongsberg automotive. Some assemblies could contain a drive pin that is below specification and may become disengaged from the brake arm causing separation or loosening of the pedal from the remainder of the assembly.
How to Fix:
Spartan is working with kongsberg and the vehicle manufacturers to remedy these motorhomes. Please see recall 09e-064. The remedy will be performed by spartan free of charge. The safety recall began on January 8, 2010. Owners may contact spartan toll-free at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.
Recall Notes:
Spartan's campaign number is 09027. Owners 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: Jan 8, 2010
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