Service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkagesRecall 94V-180 · 1993–1994 Spartan LC-2242
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall 94V-180 covers 266 1993–1994 Spartan LC-2242 for a service brakes, hydraulic: pedals and linkages problem, reported to NHTSA on September 22, 1994.
Source: NHTSA recall 94V180000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES. THE PRESSURE REQUIRED TO STOP THESE VEHICLES WITHIN THE REQUIRED STOPPING DISTANCE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
The risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: BRAKING ABILITY INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED ASSEMBLY.
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; PEDAL; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING OF 18,000 LBS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 1, 1993 to August 1, 1994. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.