NHTSA Recall 98V285000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V285000; Date: Nov. 6, 1998
The vehicle could roll while parked on an incline, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Spartan K2; 1998 Spartan K2; 1999 Spartan K2
Component: Parking Brake
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 203
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motor homes. The parking brake capacity is insufficient to hold the maximum gross vehicle weight rating while parked on an incline.
How to Fix:
Dealers will increase the brake slack adjuster length and install brake shoes with different lining material.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began March 31, 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. 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: Mar 31, 2001
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