Defect Description For Recall
Vehicle Description: Motor Homes. The Parking Brake Capacity Is Insufficient To Hold The MaximUM Gross Vehicle Weight Rating While Parked On An Incline.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
K2
Year
1997
Recall Campaign Number
98V285000
Component Description
Parking Brake
Effect Of Defect
The Vehicle Could Roll While Parked On An Incline, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Increase The Brake Slack Adjuster Length And Install Brake Shoes With Different Lining Material.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19960809
End Of Manufacture
19980810
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
203
Date Owners Notified
20010331
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
19981106