Make : SPARTAN | Model : EC CHASSIS | Year : 1987 |
Build Dates : 19870201 - 19920201 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V097000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19930806 | Date Received by ODI: 19930607 | Date Added to Database: 19930712 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
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Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1431 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
PROPER OPERATION OF THE THROTTLE LINKAGE CAN BE RESTRICTED BY INTERFERENCE WITH THE AIR COMPRESSOR BREATHER TUBE. |
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Consequence:
THIS INTERFERENCE CAN PREVENT THE THROTTLE FROMRETURNING TO THE IDLE POSITION, AND COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLAND AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
THE AIR COMPRESSOR BREATHER TUBE WILL BE REROUTED ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE AIR COMPRESSOR COOLING TUBE (AWAY FROM THE THROTTLE LINKAGE) TO ALLEVIATE ANY INTERFERENCE. |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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