| NHTSA Record Id: 15335 |
Vehicale/Equipment Name: SPARTAN |
| Recalled Component Id: 000007620000071020000000207 |
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| Model Name: GLADIATOR |
Model Year: 1990 |
| NHTSA Campaign Number: 96V040000 |
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| Component Name: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING |
Manufacturer That Filed Report: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
| Start date of Manufacturing: Feb, 01 1990 |
End date of Manufacturing: Oct, 01 1992 |
| Report For : V |
Potential Number Of Unit Affected: 160 |
| Date Owner Notified By MFR : May, 28 1996 |
Recall Initiator: ODI |
| Manufacturers Of recalled Vehicles/Products : Shyft Group |
Report Received Date: Mar, 11 1996 |
| Record Creation date : Mar, 11 1996 |
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| Defect Summary : The electrical harness power distribution center was mounted behind the kick panel in the step well area of the truck, and the unsealed connectors, if exposed to water, could result in stray voltage, shorting, or corrosion. |
Consequence Summary: If the unsealed connectors experience a condition that allowed moisture to enter, the engine can experience electronic throttle control problems. the foot operated throttle would not be able to control the electronic-governed engine speed, increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. |
| Corrective Summary : Dealers will install a new electrical harness with sealed connectors and relocating the power distribution center. |
Recall Notes: System: electrical; wiring.vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with detroit diesel ddec series 60 engine with a 0601-gg5 electrical harness. note: owners who take their vheicles 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 1-517-543-6400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. |
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