Recall
Spartan K2 — 98V285000
NHTSA ID
98V285000
Make
Spartan
Model
K2
Years Affected
1997
Recall Date
1998-11-06
Component
PARKING BRAKE
Units Affected
203
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CAPACITY IS INSUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE.
Consequence
THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER LENGTH AND INSTALL BRAKE SHOES WITH DIFFERENT LINING MATERIAL.