NHTSA Recall 94V180000
Filed by Shyft Group. Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic. Reported 1994-09-22. An estimated 266 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH INCORRECT BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLIES. THE PRESSURE REQUIRED TO STOP THESE VEHICLES WITHIN THE REQUIRED STOPPING DISTANCE EXCEEDS THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Risk
CONSEQUENCE OF NON-COMPLIANCE: BRAKING ABILITY INCREASES STOPPING DISTANCE AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE BRAKE PEDAL ASSEMBLY WITH A REVISED ASSEMBLY.
Notes
SYSTEM: BRAKES; HYDRAULIC; PEDAL; FMVSS 105.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORHOME CHASSIS WITH A GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING OF 18,000 LBS.NOTE: IF THE VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED FREE OF CHARGE WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASE CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-517-543-6400. ALSO, CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.