1997 SPARTAN METRO STAR RECALL - #98V109000
RECALL FOR SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC : ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TELMA RETARDER AND WABCO VERSION 'D' ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). THE ABS TEST MODE WIRING WAS INCORRECTLY WIRED THROUGH THE CONSOLE RESULTING IN THE INABILITY TO READ AND CLEAR THE BLINK CODES ON THESE FIRE TRUCKS.
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| Vehicle |
1997 SPARTAN METRO STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/16/1997 - 10/16/1997 |
| Recalled on |
5/27/1998 |
| Influenced by |
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
10/7/1998 |
| # Affected |
7 |
| Recalled for |
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCK CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH TELMA RETARDER AND WABCO VERSION 'D' ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS). THE ABS TEST MODE WIRING WAS INCORRECTLY WIRED THROUGH THE CONSOLE RESULTING IN THE INABILITY TO READ AND CLEAR THE BLINK CODES ON THESE FIRE TRUCKS. |
| Consequences |
THE DRIVER WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO READ OR CLEAR THESE CODES FROM THE CONSOLE. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL PERFORM A WIRING CHANGE IN THE CENTER CONSOLE. |
| Notes |
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 7, 1998. 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 1-517-543-6400.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
| See also |
1997 SPARTAN METRO STAR Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH
1997 SPARTAN METRO STAR Recall for SUSPENSION
1997 SPARTAN METRO STAR Recall for STRUCTURE
1997 SPARTAN METRO STAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
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