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1997-1999 Spartan TB2242 recall: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Spartan Motors, Inc. reported this safety recall on March 3, 1999. It covers about 133 vehicles.

vehicles affected
133
reported
Mar 3, 1999
owners notified
Mar 1, 1999

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

What is wrong
Vehicle description: transit buses. Due to the routing of the high pressure hydraulic hose connecting the distribution manifold to the cooling fan, hydraulic motor or the higher operational speed of cng engines could, in certain circumstances, push the pressure developed by the hydraulic pump beyond the nominal working pressure of the installed hose. There is the possibility of stressing the hose beyond its minimum bend radius and/or beyond its nominal working temperature/pressure ratings.
Risk
A hose failure could occur allowing hydraulic fluid steam to impinge onto hot exhaust components and initiate an engine compartment fire.
Remedy
Spartan is developing a field retrofit kit which will consist of a new hydraulic fluid hose that will be 3 inches longer than the original and have a higher working pressure rating; a 45 degree hose connection fitting will be added at the fan motor inlet port; the hose will be re-routed and also clipped or clamped; and the manifold block/priority valve will be relocated.

Recall number 99V042000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 99V042000

Is there a recall on the 1997-1999 Spartan TB2242 hoses/lines/piping/fittings?

Yes. Recall 99V042000, reported on March 3, 1999, covers about 133 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 99V042000?

Spartan is developing a field retrofit kit which will consist of a new hydraulic fluid hose that will be 3 inches longer than the original and have a higher working pressure rating; a 45 degree hose connection fitting will be added at the fan motor inlet port; the hose will be re-routed and also clipped or clamped; and the manifold block/priority valve will be relocated.

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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