NHTSA Recall 05V016000
Filed by Shyft Group. Component: Service Brakes, Air. Reported 2005-01-12. An estimated 490 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE SLACK ADJUSTERS IN THE FRONT AXLES WERE NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY.
Risk
THE DRIVER MAY EXPERIENCE A FEELING OF SOFTENING IN THE BRAKING FUNCTION. REDUCTION IN BRAKE FORCE WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL ADJUST THE FRONT AXLE BRAKE FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 2, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-4277, OPTION 1.
Manufacturer campaign number: SPEC 04026
Notes
RECALL NO. SPEC 04026. 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.