Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #11V412000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V412000 by Shyft Group. Affecting 2011 su and 2011 through 2012 model year mm, k2, and k3 recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from january 28, 2011, through june 28, 2011, equipped with air gauges supplied by ametek Includes 313 affected units, Air Brake System Guages/FMVSS 121, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModels2011 su and 2011 through 2012 model year mm, k2, and k3 recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from january 28, 2011, through june 28, 2011, equipped with air gauges supplied by ametek
Defect Summary
Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain 2011 su and 2011 through 2012 model year mm, k2, and k3 recreational vehicle chassis manufactured from january 28, 2011, through june 28, 2011, equipped with air gauges supplied by ametek. an incorrect value may have been used in the formula for calculating the sweep angle of the dial. this may have resulted in the accuracy of the gauge varying as much as eleven percent from the cutout pressure as opposed to the maximum allowable of +/- seven percent. Consequently, these chassis fail to conform to the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 121, "air brake systems."
Corrective Action
Spartan chassis will notify owners and replace the affected guages with compliant ones, free of charge. the recall began on september 12, 2013. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1. spartan's campagn number is 11018.