1998 Spartan SB recalls
There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 1998 Spartan SB, covering 1,064 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
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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
Questions about the 1998 Spartan SB recalls
How do I check if my 1998 Spartan SB has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 1998 Spartan SB have?
2, covering vehicle speed control and service brakes, hydraulic.
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