NHTSA recall 02V004009
Vehicle speed control
Spartan Advantage and 8 more
Reported Sep 19, 2002535 vehicles affectedSPARTAN MOTORS, INC.Built Jul 9, 2001 – Nov 1, 2001
The defect
On certain motor homes and fire trucks equipped with electronic throttle control/accelerator pedals supplied by williams controls industries, the weld attaching the clevis to the plate has insufficient penetration and could allow the clevis to separate from the plate.
The risk
If the clevis separated from the plate while the vehicle was in use, the vehicle would return to idle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Williams controls IS handling the replacement of this pedal. owners who do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact williams control at 1-503-684-8600 or spartan at 1-800-722-3025.