The worst 2002 Spartan Summit problems
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Recalls 2
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components
- 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
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
- Risk
- If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Williams controls is handling the replacement of this pedal. Owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1‑503‑684‑8600 or spartan at 1‑800‑722‑3025.
Recall number 02V004009 · Recall details
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Is the 2002 Spartan Summit reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2002 Spartan Summit.
What is the most common problem with the 2002 Spartan Summit?
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How many recalls does the 2002 Spartan Summit have?
2 recalls, covering service brakes, hydraulic and vehicle speed control.
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