Vehicle recall 93V097000 · June 7, 1993

Spartan EC Chassis and IC Chassis

Proper operation of the throttle linkage can be restricted by interference with the air compressor breather tube.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Proper operation of the throttle linkage can be restricted by interference with the air compressor breather tube.
Consequence: This interference can prevent the throttle fromreturning to the idle position, and could result in loss of vehicle controland an accident.
Remedy: The air compressor breather tube will be rerouted on the outside of the air compressor cooling tube (away from the throttle linkage) to alleviate any interference.
Notes: System: fuel system; throttle linkages.vehicle description: motorhome chassis built with cummins B5.9 engines.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 93V097000
Reported to NHTSA: June 7, 1993
Filed by: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Owner notification: August 6, 1993
Vehicles potentially affected: 1,431
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
Components: Vehicle speed control

Recall 93V097000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Spartan EC Chassis (1987-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987
Spartan IC Chassis (1987-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989, 1988, 1987

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