Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 SPARTAN METRO STAR Recall - Campaign #98V109000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

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
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
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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