2002 SPARTAN GLADIATOR RECALL - #02V004009
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
2002 SPARTAN GLADIATOR |
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| Manufacturer |
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
7/9/2001 - 11/1/2001 |
| Recalled on |
9/23/2002 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/12/2002 |
| # Affected |
535 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES AND FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL/ACCELERATOR PEDALS SUPPLIED BY WILLIAMS CONTROLS INDUSTRIES, THE WELD ATTACHING THE CLEVIS TO THE PLATE HAS INSUFFICIENT PENETRATION AND COULD ALLOW THE CLEVIS TO SEPARATE FROM THE PLATE. |
| Consequences |
IF THE CLEVIS SEPARATED FROM THE PLATE WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN USE, THE VEHICLE WOULD RETURN TO IDLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH. |
| Corrective action |
WILLIAMS CONTROLS IS HANDLING THE REPLACEMENT OF THIS PEDAL. OWNERS WHO DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT WILLIAMS CONTROL AT 1-503-684-8600 OR SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025. |
| Notes |
ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
2002 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, CHECK VALVE
2002 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
2002 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
2002 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, SUPPLY, RESERVOIR/TANK
2002 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for EQUIPMENT
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