Defect Description For Recall
On Certain Motor Homes Equipped With Ngi Air Pressure Gauges Located On The Dash Panel Is Giving A False Reading.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
SP
Year
2003
Recall Campaign Number
05V146000
Component Description
Service Brakes, Air:Supply
Effect Of Defect
This May Cause The Park Brake To Engage Without Warning, Thus Throwing The Passenger Forward, Creating The Potential For Injury To Occupants.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Use A Jumper Harness Containing A 33 Ohm Resistor Which Will Shift The Resistance Curve Of The Air Pressure Sender To Match The Alarm Point Of The Current Gauge. The Recall Began On June 3, 2005. Owners May Contact Spartan At 517-543-6400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20020106
End Of Manufacture
20050331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4735
Date Owners Notified
20050603
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20050412
Make Campaign Number
SPEC 05008