Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #04V311000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 04V311000 by Shyft Group. Includes 143 affected units, SPARTAN/BOSCH ZOPS CALIPERS OVERHEATS, component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Certain my 1999-2002 spartan summit motor homes, front engine school buses, and transit buses manufactured between february 25, 1999, and may 21, 2002, and equipped with dana front axle containing bosch hydraulic disc brakes with zero offset slide calipers (zops). bosch has decided that the presence of corrosion in the vicinity of the caliper seal land can contribute to reduced piston mobility in some cases and lead to performance issues causing overheating.

Corrective Action

Spartan will replace the brake calipers and pads. the recall began on january 24, 2005. owners should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 04V311000

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

Report Received Date: 2004-06-28T00:00:00

Subject: Spartan/bosch zops calipers overheats

Component: Service Brakes, Hydraulic

Potentially Affected Units: 143

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 04011

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Certain my 1999-2002 spartan summit motor homes, front engine school buses, and transit buses manufactured between february 25, 1999, and may 21, 2002, and equipped with dana front axle containing bosch hydraulic disc brakes with zero offset slide calipers (zops). bosch has decided that the presence of corrosion in the vicinity of the caliper seal land can contribute to reduced piston mobility in some cases and lead to performance issues causing overheating.

Consequence Summary: Overheated brake components may not allow the drive to stop safely, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. this overheating could also result in a vehicle fire.

Corrective Action: Spartan will replace the brake calipers and pads. the recall began on january 24, 2005. owners should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-ntf7_98sb.8t6f

NHTSA ID: 04V311000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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