SPARTAN SB 1998: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V001000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | SB | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-02-15 | 2000-01-03 | 2000-01-14 |
Production Dates: 1995-06-26 - 1998-03-18
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SPEC 99009
Component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 623
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH MECHANICAL B5.9 FRONT DIESEL ENGINE SCHOOL BUSES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 26, 1995 THROUGH MARCH 18, 1998. DUE TO THE ACCELERATOR CABLE ENGINE MOUNT BRACKET HAVING AN INCORRECT BEND ANGLE, THE ACCELERATOR CABLE HAS A COMPOUND BEND RADIUS WHICH ALLOWS THE INNER CABLE TO WEAR THROUGH OUTER CABLE SHEATH END FITTINGS AND POSSIBLY JAM IN THE GROOVE RESULTING FROM THIS WEAR.
THE ENGINE THROTTLE MAY THEN FAIL TO REACT TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOVEMENTS.
OWNERS WILL BE PROVIDED WITH A CORRECTIVE ACTION KIT. THE FOLLOWING COMPONENTS WILL BE REPLACED: "1" EXISTING ACCELERATOR CABLE ASSEMBLY; "2" ENGINE END; CABLE CLAMPING BRACKET, AND "3" ENGINE END; QUICK RELEASE BALL SOCKET.
SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 99009.OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN FEBRUARY 15, 2000. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REPAIR KIT 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'.
