Make : SPARTAN | Model : MM2242 | Year : 1996 |
Build Dates : 19960603 - 19980203 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V251000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19981119 | Date Received by ODI: 19981007 | Date Added to Database: 19981013 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
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Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1237 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH MIDLAND-GRAU TK-2 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEMS BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SYSTEMS CAN RESULT IN BRAKING TIMING ISSUES WHICH CAN CREATE EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE WEAR. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE FRONT BRAKE LIFE RESULTING IN INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE QUICK RELEASE VALVE WITH A VALVE FROM ANOTHER VENDOR. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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