SPARTAN MM 2005: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 05V016000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN MM 2005
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2005-02-02 2005-01-12 2005-01-27

Production Dates: 2004-08-10 - 2004-12-10

Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group

Manufacturer Campaign Number: SPEC 04026

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SLACK ADJUSTERS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 490

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE SLACK ADJUSTERS IN THE FRONT AXLES WERE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY.

Consequence

THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A FEELING OF SOFTENING IN THE BRAKING FUNCTION. REDUCTION IN BRAKE FORCE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-4277, OPTION 1.

Notes

RECALL NO. SPEC 04026. CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.