NHTSA recall 05V146000
Service brakes, air › Supply
Spartan K2 and 10 more
Reported Apr 12, 20054,735 vehicles affectedSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.Maker’s number SPEC 05008Built Jan 6, 2002 – Mar 31, 2005
The defect
On certain motor homes equipped with ngi air pressure gauges located on the dash panel IS giving a false reading.
The risk
This may cause the park brake to engage without warning, thus throwing the passenger forward, creating the potential for injury to occupants.
The remedy
Dealers will use a jumper harness containing a 33 ohm resistor which will shift the resistance curve of the air pressure sender to match the alarm point of the current gauge. the recall began on june 3, 2005. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.