| Make : SPARTAN | Model : K2 | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : 19960809 - 19980810 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V285000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20010331 | Date Received by ODI: 19981106 | Date Added to Database: 19981110 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
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| Component: PARKING BRAKE | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 203 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CAPACITY IS INSUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE. |
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Consequence:
THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER LENGTH AND INSTALL BRAKE SHOES WITH DIFFERENT LINING MATERIAL. |
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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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