| Make : SPARTAN | Model : MOUNTAIN MASTER | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 20030506 - 20030912 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 03V517000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 20040113 | Date Received by ODI: 20031210 | Date Added to Database: 20031217 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: 03020 | ||
| Component: STEERING:HYDRAULIC POWER ASSIST:PUMP | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 205 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
ON CERTAIN MOTORHOMES, THE ANGLE OF THE HOSES FROM THE HYDRAULIC PUMP COULD CONTACT THE POSITIVE STUD ON THE STARTER. |
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Consequence:
THIS COULD RESULT IN CLOSE CONTACT WITH THE STARTER AND CAUSE IGNITION OF HYDRAULIC FLUID. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE ON VEHICLES WITH CUMMINS ISL ENGINES AND 39MT DELCO STARTERS AT LEAST ONE OF THE 45 DEGREE FITTINGS WITH A 90 DEGREE FITTING AND ALSO REPLACE THE HOSE ASSEMBLY. ON ISL AND ISC ENGINES WITH 42MT DELCO STARTER, DEALERS WILL CHANGE ONE FITTING AT THE REAR OF THE HYDRAULIC PUMP AND RE-ROUTE A HOSE. OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JANUARY 13, 2004. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400. |
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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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