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1997 SPARTAN K22242 Recall - Campaign #98V251000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 SPARTAN K22242 RECALL - #98V251000

RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, AIR : SUPPLY : QUICK RELEASE VALVE

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH MIDLAND-GRAU TK-2 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEMS BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SYSTEMS CAN RESULT IN BRAKING TIMING ISSUES WHICH CAN CREATE EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE WEAR.

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Vehicle 1997 SPARTAN K22242
Manufacturer SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Manufactured between 3/28/1997 - 4/16/1998
Recalled on 10/13/1998
Influenced by SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Owners Notified on 11/19/1998
# Affected 1,237
Recalled for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:QUICK RELEASE VALVE
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES BUILT WITH MIDLAND-GRAU TK-2 ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL PROBLEMS BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR BRAKE SYSTEMS CAN RESULT IN BRAKING TIMING ISSUES WHICH CAN CREATE EXCESSIVE FRONT BRAKE WEAR.
Consequences THIS CONDITION CAN REDUCE FRONT BRAKE LIFE RESULTING IN INCREASED VEHICLE STOPPING DISTANCES.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE QUICK RELEASE VALVE WITH A VALVE FROM ANOTHER VENDOR.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DURING NOVEMBER 1998. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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