Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
SB
Year
1995
Recall Campaign Number
00V001000
Component Description
Vehicle Speed Control
Effect Of Defect
The Engine Throttle May Then Fail To React To Accelerator Pedal Movements.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19950626
End Of Manufacture
19980318
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
623
Date Owners Notified
20000215
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20000103
Make Campaign Number
SPEC 99009