| Make : SPARTAN | Model : SBFE | Year : 1999 |
| Build Dates : 19980205 - 20001207 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V063000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: | Date Received by ODI: 20050228 | Date Added to Database: 20050228 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SPEC 05006 | ||
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 84 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
CERTAIN SPARTAN MY 1998-2000 SCHOOL AND SPECIALTY BUSES EQUIPPED WITH CUMMINS ISB DIESEL ENGINES. THE FUEL PUMP COULD FAIL TO TRANSFER FUEL APPROPRIATELY CREATING AN ENGINE STALL CONDITION. |
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Consequence:
SHOULD THE ENGINE STALL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN USE, A POSSIBLE VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR. |
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Remedy:
CUSTOMERS WILL BE NOTIFIED BY CUMMINS TO BRING THEIR VEHICLES IN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER TO HAVE THE REMEDY DONE FREE OF CHARGE. |
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| Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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