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NHTSA recall 95V064000

Electrical system › Alternator/generator/regulator

Spartan Ic Chassis and 1 more

Reported Mar 27, 19951,166 vehicles affectedSPARTAN MOTORS, INC.Built Apr 1, 1994 – Mar 1, 1995

The defect

When in operation, the pre-heater requires good engine ground. However, the alternators are not grounded through the case, limiting the ground for engine electrical components. The pre-heater amperage can then ground to the steel braided air compressor hose which IS secured in a rubber lined clip. in some circumstances, the clip can contact the frame rail causing an arc.

The risk

This condition can cause a hole to be burned through the air line, preventing the air compressor from delivering sufficient air pressure to the braking system reducing brake capability and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.

The remedy

Dealers will install a 6 gauge ground cable between the engine and the existing starter ground cable located inside the frame rail.

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Vehicles in this recall

Spartan Ic Chassis
19941995
Spartan Mountain Master
19941995

Notes

System: electrical; alternator; regulator; starter.vehicle description: motorhome chassis equipped with a 1994 or later 300 h.p.c 8.3 cummins engine equipped with pre-heaters and a 160 amp leece neville "powerline" alternator.note: if your vehicle IS presented to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and the remedy IS not provided free of charge within a reasonable time, please contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400, ext. 370.Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at1-800-424-9393.