Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motorhomes Equipped With Caterpillar Engines, The Adjustable Pedal Return Springs May Return The Pedal Shaft To The Home Position While Not Fully Returning The Potentiometer Key To Its Home Position.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
MM
Year
2005
Recall Campaign Number
04V435000
Component Description
Power Train:Clutch Assembly:Pedal/Hand Lever(Motorcycle)
Effect Of Defect
In A Neutral Or No Load Situation: The Engine Will Continue To Increase Idle Speed Until It Reaces Full Governed Rpm. The Transmission Will Not Allow Shift From Neutral To Any Gear Over 900 Engine Rpm. In Gear Or Under Load: The Engine May Not Return To 725 Rpm (Normal Idle) Which Will Require Additional Effort By The Service Brakes To Overcome The Additional Engine Rpm During Braking, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Throttle Pedal. The Recall Began On August 17, 2004, By Phone Calls. Owners Should Contact Spartan At 517-543-6400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20040428
End Of Manufacture
20040816
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
171
Date Owners Notified
20040807
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20040909
Make Campaign Number
SPEC 04017