Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #12V429000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 12V429000 by Shyft Group. Affecting model year 2008-2013 k2 and mm motor home chassis, equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension Includes 491 affected units, Brake Chamber Interfering with Upper Control Arms, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

model year 2008-2013 k2 and mm motor home chassis, equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension

Defect Summary

Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 k2 and mm motor home chassis, equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension. the front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. if the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.

Corrective Action

Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on decenber 5, 2012. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277 option 1.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 12V429000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2012-09-04T00:00:00
Subject: Brake chamber interfering with upper control arms
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 491

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12010
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008-2013 k2 and mm motor home chassis, equipped with a hendrickson independent front suspension. the front brake chambers may contact the upper control arm of the independent front suspension. continued contact may result in damage sufficient enough to inhibit the full release of the brakes. if the brakes do not fully release, as they drag, heat could be generated causing the brakes to engage even further.
Consequence Summary: As the brakes self-engage, the driver could lose control of the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Spartan chassis will notify owners, and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on decenber 5, 2012. owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277 option 1.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-ggi4-6dx7-f8xm
NHTSA ID: 12V429000
Position: N/A
Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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