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Spartan LC-2242 Recall 94V180: Service Brakes, Hydraulic:Pedals And Linkages

NHTSA campaign 94V180, reported September 22, 1994, 266 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 94V180SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Component
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:PEDALS AND LINKAGES
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."
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: BRAKING ABILITY INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED ASSEMBLY.
Notes
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.

Affected vehicles

Spartan LC-224219931994