2001-2003 Spartan Advantage, Spartan Baron and others recall: vehicle speed control

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on September 19, 2002. It covers about 535 vehicles.

vehicles affected: 535
reported: Sep 19, 2002
owners notified: Sep 12, 2002

Vehicle speed control

What is wrong: 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.
Risk: 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.

Recall number 02V004009

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 02V004009

Is there a recall on the 2001-2003 Spartan Advantage, Spartan Baron and others vehicle speed control?

Yes. Recall 02V004009, reported on September 19, 2002, covers about 535 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 02V004009?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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