Defect Description For Recall
Certain My 1999-2002 Spartan Summit Motor Homes, Front Engine School Buses, And Transit Buses Manufactured Between February 25, 1999, And May 21, 2002, And Equipped With Dana Front Axle Containing Bosch Hydraulic Disc Brakes With Zero Offset Slide Calipers (Zops). Bosch Has Decided That The Presence Of Corrosion In The Vicinity Of The Caliper Seal Land Can Contribute To Reduced Piston Mobility In Some Cases And Lead To Performance Issues Causing Overheating.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
SB
Year
1999
Recall Campaign Number
04V311000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Foundation Components
Effect Of Defect
Overheated Brake Components May Not Allow The Drive To Stop Safely, Possibly Resulting In A Vehicle Crash. This Overheating Could Also Result In A Vehicle Fire.
Fix Defect
Spartan Will Replace The Brake Calipers And Pads. The Recall Began On January 24, 2005. Owners Should Contact Spartan At 1-517-543-6400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19990225
End Of Manufacture
20020521
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
143
Date Owners Notified
20050124
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20040628
Make Campaign Number
4011