The worst 1998 Spartan SB problems
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Recalls 2
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Vehicle description: school buses equipped with mechanical b5.9 front diesel engine school buses manufactured from june 26, 1995 through march 18, 1998. Due to the accelerator cable engine mount bracket having an incorrect bend angle, the accelerator cable has a compound bend radius which allows the inner cable to wear through outer cable sheath end fittings and possibly jam in the groove resulting from this wear.
- Risk
- The engine throttle may then fail to react to accelerator pedal movements.
- Remedy
- Owners will be provided with a corrective action kit. The following components will be replaced: (1) existing accelerator cable assembly; (2) engine end; cable clamping bracket, and (3) engine end; quick release ball socket.
Recall number 00V001000 · Recall details
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 · Recall details
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Is the 1998 Spartan SB reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 1998 Spartan SB.
What is the most common problem with the 1998 Spartan SB?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 1998 Spartan SB have?
2 recalls, covering vehicle speed control and service brakes, hydraulic.
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