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1991 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall - Campaign #96V040000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1991 SPARTAN GLADIATOR RECALL - #96V040000

RECALL FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEM : WIRING

THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER WAS MOUNTED BEHIND THE KICK PANEL IN THE STEP WELL AREA OF THE TRUCK, AND THE UNSEALED CONNECTORS, IF EXPOSED TO WATER, COULD RESULT IN STRAY VOLTAGE, SHORTING, OR CORROSION.

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Vehicle 1991 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Manufacturer SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Manufactured between 2/1/1990 - 10/1/1992
Recalled on 3/11/1996
Influenced by OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION
Owners Notified on 5/28/1996
# Affected 160
Recalled for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Description THE ELECTRICAL HARNESS POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER WAS MOUNTED BEHIND THE KICK PANEL IN THE STEP WELL AREA OF THE TRUCK, AND THE UNSEALED CONNECTORS, IF EXPOSED TO WATER, COULD RESULT IN STRAY VOLTAGE, SHORTING, OR CORROSION.
Consequences IF THE UNSEALED CONNECTORS EXPERIENCE A CONDITION THAT ALLOWED MOISTURE TO ENTER, THE ENGINE CAN EXPERIENCE ELECTRONIC THROTTLE CONTROL PROBLEMS. THE FOOT OPERATED THROTTLE WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO CONTROL THE ELECTRONIC-GOVERNED ENGINE SPEED, INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW ELECTRICAL HARNESS WITH SEALED CONNECTORS AND RELOCATING THE POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.
Notes SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL; WIRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH DETROIT DIESEL DDEC SERIES 60 ENGINE WITH A 0601-GG5 ELECTRICAL HARNESS. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VHEICLES 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 1-517-543-6400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
See also 1991 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for STRUCTURE

1991 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
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