Recalls for 1996 Spartan Bus

DEFECT #1 - VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

Posted on: 1996-11-27
Description
The eco-cruise actuator can bind the throttle.

Consequence
If the actuator binds, engine speed may not decrease to the level anticipated by the operator, increasing the risk of a vehicle accident.

Corrective Action
Dealers will remove these actuators until new or remanufactured units can be supplied.

Notes
Owner notification:owner notification began november 25, 1996.note:owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

DEFECT #2 - STEERING:LINKAGES:LINK:DRAG:CONNECTION

Posted on: 1996-05-22
Description
The draglinks have been equipped with an anti-tilt seal on the pitman end that can affect the taper fit of the ball stud taper into the pitman arm.  The recommended torque on the stud nut does not overcome the compression of the anti-tilt seal.

Consequence
This condition can cause a loosening of the joint and ultimate separation resulting in loss of steering.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace washers with 90 degree flanges with washers having a 45 degree flange and sandwich the rubber bushing in the anti-tilt seal.  The flanges allow the bushing to properly expand.  If a body has been completed on the chassis, the pitman arm will also be replaced.

Notes
System: steering; linkages; link; drag.  Vehicle description: type a motorhomes with gross vehicle weight ratings (gvwr) from 19,000 to 36,000 lbs.  And transit bus chassis or speciality trucks with gvwr from 18,000 to 36,000 lbs.  Equipped with trw draglink assembly.  Note: owner notification is expected to begin may 10, 1996.  Note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact spartan at 1-800-722-3025.  Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.