NHTSA Recall 98V285000
Filed by Shyft Group. Component: Parking Brake. Reported 1998-11-06. An estimated 203 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES. THE PARKING BRAKE CAPACITY IS INSUFFICIENT TO HOLD THE MAXIMUM GROSS VEHICLE WEIGHT RATING WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE.
Risk
THE VEHICLE COULD ROLL WHILE PARKED ON AN INCLINE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
What the manufacturer will do
DEALERS WILL INCREASE THE BRAKE SLACK ADJUSTER LENGTH AND INSTALL BRAKE SHOES WITH DIFFERENT LINING MATERIAL.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 31, 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 SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).