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1998 SPARTAN MM2242 Recall - Campaign #98V174000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1998 SPARTAN MM2242 RECALL - #98V174000

RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY : FILLER PIPE AND CAP

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE FUEL FILL VENT WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH WHEN INSTALLED INTO THE FUEL TANK TO ALLOW AIR TO PASS THROUGH THE VENT HOLES, CREATING A BACK SPLASH OF FUEL.

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Vehicle 1998 SPARTAN MM2242
Manufacturer SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Manufactured between 4/22/1997 - 10/14/1997
Recalled on 7/31/1998
Influenced by SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Owners Notified on 10/20/1998
# Affected 522
Recalled for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY:FILLER PIPE AND CAP
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE FUEL FILL VENT WAS NOT LONG ENOUGH WHEN INSTALLED INTO THE FUEL TANK TO ALLOW AIR TO PASS THROUGH THE VENT HOLES, CREATING A BACK SPLASH OF FUEL.
Consequences FUEL LEAKAGE IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE CAN RESULT IN FIRE.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE PRESENT FUEL FILL VENT WITH A LONGER STEM ALLOWING THE PROPER AMOUNT OF AIR FLOW.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 20, 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 1-517-543-6400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
See also 1998 SPARTAN MM2242 Recall for SUSPENSION, FRONT, SPRINGS, AIR SUSPENSION SYSTEM

1998 SPARTAN MM2242 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, BRAKE FLUID LOW WARNING, LAMP

1998 SPARTAN MM2242 Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, QUICK RELEASE VALVE
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