Recall 02V-098: 2002 Spartan Summit ES, 2002 Spartan Summit GT and 1 more
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall for vehicle speed control, reported to NHTSA on Apr 4, 2002, covering about 176 vehicles.
The problem
On certain motor homes equipped with teleflex morse electric floor pedals. Under heavy use, one of the pedal dual return-spring arms on the floor-mounted electric pedals may fail. A failure could cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly.
The risk
Unexpected acceleration could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
The fix
Teleflex morse will notify customers to return the defective electric foot pedals for a replacement free of charge. Owner notification began during march 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact teleflex morse at 1-330-425-7329 or spartan at 1-800-722-3025.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Vehicle Speed Control › Accelerator Pedal |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 02V098001 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Summit ES | 2002 | All years |
| Spartan Summit GT | 2002 | All years |
| Spartan Summit GTI | 2002 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 02V-098?
On certain motor homes equipped with teleflex morse electric floor pedals. Under heavy use, one of the pedal dual return-spring arms on the floor-mounted electric pedals may fail. A failure could cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly.
How is recall 02V-098 fixed?
Teleflex morse will notify customers to return the defective electric foot pedals for a replacement free of charge. Owner notification began during march 2002. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact teleflex morse at 1-330-425-7329 or spartan at 1-800-722-3025.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.