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1998 Spartan Alpine, Spartan BC2242 and others recall: lamp

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on July 30, 1998. It covers about 441 vehicles.

vehicles affected
441
reported
Jul 30, 1998
owners notified
Oct 8, 1998

Service brakes, hydraulic: brake fluid low warning: lamp

What is wrong
Vehicle description: motor homes, school and transit bus chassis equipped with pneumatically actuated braking system. The brake indicator light had the symbol but not the word 'brake' on it. This does not comply with requirements of fmvss no. 105, "hydraulic brake systems."
Risk
The indicator lamp was not in compliance with the standard.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the indicator lamp with a lamp meeting the requirements of fmvss no. 105.

Recall number 98V173000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 98V173000

Is there a recall on the 1998 Spartan Alpine, Spartan BC2242 and others lamp?

Yes. Recall 98V173000, reported on July 30, 1998, covers about 441 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 98V173000?

Dealers will replace the indicator lamp with a lamp meeting the requirements of fmvss no. 105.

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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