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1997-1998 Spartan Highlander, Spartan Ic and others recall: air suspension system

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on August 18, 1997. It covers about 262 vehicles.

vehicles affected
262
reported
Aug 18, 1997
owners notified
Sep 1, 1997

Suspension: front: springs: air suspension system

What is wrong
Vehicle description: class a motor home chassis equipped with independent front suspsion, which utilizes a norgren valve and neway pilot air control valves. The purpose of the norgren valve is to exhaust the air suspension when the driver activates the vehicle jacks used to level the vehicle for overnight parking. The neway pilot valve is used to speed up the timing of the air exhaust. When the vehicle is in a dynamic condition, the air system pressure can send spikes of up to 230 psi. This exceeds the pressure rating of the neway pilot valve causing the valve to fail and allow the air system pressure to exhaust uncontrollability.
Risk
If there is an air suspension failure, it could lead to vehicle handling problems and a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the air plumbing to remove the three (3) neway pilot valves (two front suspension/one rear suspension) from the air system. The norgren valve will be fully utilized to replace the valves in the front suspension and a midland valve will be used in the rear suspension.

Recall number 97V135000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 97V135000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1998 Spartan Highlander, Spartan Ic and others air suspension system?

Yes. Recall 97V135000, reported on August 18, 1997, covers about 262 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 97V135000?

Dealers will modify the air plumbing to remove the three (3) neway pilot valves (two front suspension/one rear suspension) from the air system. The norgren valve will be fully utilized to replace the valves in the front suspension and a midland valve will be used in the rear suspension.

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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