1996 SPARTAN TRANSIT BUS RECALL - #96V201000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
THE ECO-CRUISE ACTUATOR CAN BIND THE THROTTLE.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1996 SPARTAN TRANSIT BUS |
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| Manufacturer |
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
6/1/1993 - 9/27/1996 |
| Recalled on |
11/27/1996 |
| Influenced by |
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
11/10/1996 |
| # Affected |
7,633 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
THE ECO-CRUISE ACTUATOR CAN BIND THE THROTTLE. |
| Consequences |
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. |
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