Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Fire Trucks. A DefeCTIve Electrical Harness, Part No. 200185, Was Used On These Fire Trucks, Causing An Inoperative ‘Check Transmission Light.’ There Would Be No In-Cab Indication Of A Transmission Fault Which Could Lead To An Inoperative Vehicle If Not Serviced According To The Transmission Failure Codes.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
BARON
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V252000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring:Front Underhood
Effect Of Defect
The Transmission Could Lock In A Range And Upshift/Downshift Would Be Restricted, Increasing The Risk Of A Vehicle Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Repair The Wiring In These Harnesses.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19980225
End Of Manufacture
19980615
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
169
Date Owners Notified
19981215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
19981007