Defect Description For Recall
The Fan Clutch For The Engine Cooling System Fan Was Combined With An Inappropriate Fan, Which Interferes With The Drive And Can Cause The Drive To Separate.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
SB
Year
1996
Recall Campaign Number
96V052000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling:Cooling System:Fan
Effect Of Defect
If This Condition Occurs While The Engine Cover Is Open, A Person Working In The Engine Compartment Of The Vehicle Could Be Struck By A Portion Of The Fan Clutch. If The Fan Clutch Separates, The Engine Cooling System Will Not FunCTIon Properly.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Replace The Fan Which Has A Cupped Mounting Plate With A Fan Having A Straight Mounting Plate. The Fan Clutch, Which May Have Been Damaged By Interference With The Fan, Is Being Replaced With A New Drive Of The Same Model.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19951001
End Of Manufacture
19960101
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
52
Date Owners Notified
19961220
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
19960327