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2001 Spartan Summit recalls

There are 2 safety recalls on record for the 2001 Spartan Summit, covering 3,267 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.

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Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation componentsReported June 28, 2004 · 143 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Certain my 1999-2002 spartan summit motor homes, front engine school buses, and transit buses manufactured between february 25, 1999, and may 21, 2002, and equipped with dana front axle containing bosch hydraulic disc brakes with zero offset slide calipers (zops). Bosch has decided that the presence of corrosion in the vicinity of the caliper seal land can contribute to reduced piston mobility in some cases and lead to performance issues causing overheating.
Risk
Overheated brake components may not allow the drive to stop safely, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. This overheating could also result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Spartan will replace the brake calipers and pads. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners should contact spartan at 1‑517‑543‑6400.

Recall number 04V311000 · Recall details

Service brakes, air: supply: compressorReported April 3, 2001 · 3,124 vehicles affected
What is wrong
Vehicle description: motor homes equipped with cummins diesel engines. The internal front bushing can spin, causing damage to the air compressor, and possibly to the spindle drive at the rear face of the air compressor which is used to provide power to the vehicle hydraulic pump. Failure of the air compressor's spindle drive could lead to loss of power assist if the hydraulic pump ceases to operate.
Risk
Without power assist, the vehicle becomes very difficult to turn and could possibly result in a vehicle crash.
Remedy
Cummins will notify spartan customers and replace the compressor free of charge. Owner notification began march 30, 2001. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact cummins customer assistance center 1‑800‑343‑7357.

Recall number 01V111001 · Recall details

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How many recalls does the 2001 Spartan Summit have?

2, covering service brakes, hydraulic and service brakes, air.

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