VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE THE "DO NOT SHIFT" DISPLAY WARNING LAMP
— Recall Campaign #98V264000
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE THE "DO NOT SHIFT" DISPLAY WARNING LAMP INSTALLED IN THE LIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLY.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 53 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
98V264000
| Manufacturer: | Shyft Group |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | October 29, 1998 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 98V264000 |
| Units affected: | 53 |
- Description:
- VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. THESE VEHICLES DID NOT HAVE THE "DO NOT SHIFT" DISPLAY WARNING LAMP INSTALLED IN THE LIGHT HOUSING ASSEMBLY.
- Consequeces:
- WITHOUT THIS LAMP, THERE CAN BE NO POSITIVE LAMP CHECK UPON SELECTION OF THE MASTER AND IGNITION SWITCH "ON" AND THEREFORE NO IN-CAB INDICATION OF A POTENTIAL TRANSMISSION FAULT.
- Corrective action:
- DEALERS WILL INSTALL A LAMP IN THE LOWER LEFT SEGMENT OF THE ELECTRICAL PANEL.
- Notes:
- OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN DECEMBER 15, 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 SPOARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).