Vehicle recall 02V004009 · September 19, 2002
Spartan Advantage, Gladiator and 7 more models
On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the…
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
- Consequence
- If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or spartan at 1-800-722-3025.
- Notes
- Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 02V004009
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 19, 2002
- Filed by
- SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
- Owner notification
- September 12, 2002
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 535
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan Advantage (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Spartan Baron (2002): 2002
- Spartan Gladiator (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Spartan K2 (2002-2003): 2003, 2002
- Spartan Metrostar (2001-2002): 2002, 2001
- Spartan Mountain Master (2002): 2002
- Spartan Mountain Master GT (2002): 2002
- Spartan Specialty (2002): 2002
- Spartan Summit (2002): 2002
Has your Spartan been repaired?
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