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Spartan K2 Recall 05V146: Service Brakes, Air:Supply

NHTSA campaign 05V146, reported April 12, 2005, 4,735 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 05V146SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY
Problem
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NGI AIR PRESSURE GAUGES LOCATED ON THE DASH PANEL IS GIVING A FALSE READING.
Risk
THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.
Remedy
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.
Notes
SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 05008.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.

Affected vehicles

Spartan K22002200320042005
Spartan ME20032004
Spartan MG2002200320042005
Spartan Mgnat2004
Spartan Mgtra2002200320042005
Spartan MM200320042005
Spartan Mmjay2002
Spartan Mmtra2002200320042005
Spartan NVS20042005
Spartan SG2003
Spartan SP200220032004