SPARTAN K2 1997: PARKING BRAKE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V285000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | K2 | 1997 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2001-03-31 | 1998-11-06 | 1998-11-10 |
Production Dates: 1996-08-09 - 1998-08-10
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Component: PARKING BRAKE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 203
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CAPACITY IS INSUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE.
THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER LENGTH AND INSTALL BRAKE SHOES WITH DIFFERENT LINING MATERIAL.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 2001. 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 1-800-722-3025.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
