ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS BECOME INOPERABLE WHEN THE FUSE IS BLOWN UPON ACTIVATION OF
— Recall Campaign #06V035000
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS BECOME INOPERABLE WHEN THE FUSE IS BLOWN UPON ACTIVATION OF THE AUXILIARY BRAKE. AT THE TIME, THE AUXILIARY BRAKE, THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR, AND AUXILIARY BRAKE 'BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION' CEASE TO FUNCTION, AND THE 'CHECK' ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 833 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
06V035000
| Manufacturer: | Shyft Group |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 07, 2006 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 06V035000 |
| Units affected: | 833 |
- Description:
- ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE BRAKE LIGHTS BECOME INOPERABLE WHEN THE FUSE IS BLOWN UPON ACTIVATION OF THE AUXILIARY BRAKE. AT THE TIME, THE AUXILIARY BRAKE, THE COOLANT LEVEL SENSOR, AND AUXILIARY BRAKE 'BRAKE LIGHT ACTIVATION' CEASE TO FUNCTION, AND THE 'CHECK' ENGINE LIGHT ILLUMINATES.
- Consequeces:
- A LOSS OF BRAKE LIGHTS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL RELOCATE AND CONTROL THE BRAKE LIGHT POWER SOURCE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-4277, OPTION 1.
- Notes:
- SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 05025.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.