Vehicle recall 04V311000 · June 28, 2004
Spartan SB, Summit and 1 more model
Certain my 1999-2002 spartan summit motor homes, front engine school buses, and transit buses manufactured between February 25, 1999, and may 21, 2002, and equipped with dana…
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- Summary
- Certain my 1999-2002 spartan summit motor homes, front engine school buses, and transit buses manufactured between February 25, 1999, and may 21, 2002, and equipped with dana front axle containing bosch hydraulic disc brakes with zero offset slide calipers (zops). Bosch has decided that the presence of corrosion in the vicinity of the caliper seal land can contribute to reduced piston mobility in some cases and lead to performance issues causing overheating.
- Consequence
- Overheated brake components may not allow the drive to stop safely, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. This overheating could also result in a vehicle fire.
- Remedy
- Spartan will replace the brake calipers and pads. The recall began on January 24, 2005. Owners should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
- Notes
- Spartan recall no. 04011.CUSTOMERS can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 04V311000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 28, 2004
- Filed by
- SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
- Manufacturer campaign
- 04011
- Owner notification
- January 24, 2005
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 143
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Spartan SB (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Spartan Summit (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
- Spartan TB (1999-2002): 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999
Has your Spartan been repaired?
Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.
NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Spartan dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.