| Make : SPARTAN | Model : MG | Year : 2003 |
| Build Dates : 20020106 - 20050331 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 05V146000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20050603 | Date Received by ODI: 20050412 | Date Added to Database: 20050413 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SPEC 05008 | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 4735 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES EQUIPPED WITH NGI AIR PRESSURE GAUGES LOCATED ON THE DASH PANEL IS GIVING A FALSE READING. |
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Consequence:
THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANTS. |
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Remedy:
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 SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | 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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