NHTSA Recall 98V173000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V173000; Date: Jul. 30, 1998
The indicator lamp was not in compliance with the standard.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Spartan Alpine; 1998 Spartan BC2242; 1998 Spartan EXP2001; 1998 Spartan IC2242; 1998 Spartan K22242; 1998 Spartan MM2242; 1998 Spartan SB
Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:switches:brake Warning
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 441
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes, school and transit bus chassis equipped with pneumatically actuated braking system. The brake indicator light had the symbol but not the word 'brake' on it. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems. "
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the indicator lamp with a lamp meeting the requirements of fmvss no. 105.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began October 8,1998. 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 1-517-543-6400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 8, 1998
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