Recall 04V435000: 2005 Spartan K2 and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 9, 2004

Manufacturer

Spartan chassis, inc.

Potentially affected

171vehicles

Model years

2005

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain motorhomes equipped with caterpillar engines, the adjustable pedal return springs may return the pedal shaft to the home position while not fully returning the potentiometer key to its home position.

Possible consequence

In a neutral or no load situation: the engine will continue to increase idle speed until it reaces full governed rpm. The transmission will not allow shift from neutral to any gear over 900 engine rpm. In gear or under load: the engine may not return to 725 rpm (normal idle) which will require additional effort by the service brakes to overcome the additional engine rpm during braking, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the throttle pedal. The recall began on august 17, 2004, by phone calls. Owners should contact spartan at 517-543-6400.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2005 Spartan K23 complaints
• 2005 Spartan MM0 complaints