Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motor Homes. The Fuel Fill Vent Was Not Long Enough When Installed Into The Fuel Tank To Allow Air To Pass Through The Vent Holes, Creating A Back Splash Of Fuel.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
IC2242
Year
1998
Recall Campaign Number
98V174000
Component Description
Fuel System, Gasoline:Storage:Tank Assembly:Filler Pipe And Cap
Effect Of Defect
Fuel Leakage In The Presence Of An Ignition Source Can Result In Fire.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Present Fuel Fill Vent With A Longer Stem Allowing The Proper Amount Of Air Flow.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19970808
End Of Manufacture
19971121
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
522
Date Owners Notified
19981020
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
19980730