Recall 98V119001: Spartan motors, inc.

Report received

Apr 14, 1998

Manufacturer

Spartan motors, inc.

Potentially affected

47vehicles

Model years

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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

Vehicle description: motorhomes and buses equipped with an optional automatic transmission shift lever that includes a park brake position. The transmission shifter/park brake lever can bind before fully engaging in the park brake position causing a false park condition.

Possible consequence

The vehicle can move after being placed in park increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Furon company is conducting the owner notification and remedy campaign for this recall. Dealers will install a spacer plate in the shifter and inspect for the presence of an "e" clip that detains the detent pin.