| Make : SPARTAN | Model : ALPINE | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19970307 - 19980417 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V173000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19981008 | Date Received by ODI: 19980730 | Date Added to Database: 19980731 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:SWITCHES:BRAKE WARNING | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 441 | ||
|
Summary of the Safety Concern:
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." |
||
|
Consequence:
THE INDICATOR LAMP WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD. |
||
|
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INDICATOR LAMP WITH A LAMP MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105. |
||
| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: 571 | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 105 | |
|
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). |
||