1997 Spartan MM2242
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1997 Spartan MM2242. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
2 recalls name the 1997 Spartan MM2242. Newest first.
Vehicle description: motor homes built with midland-grau TK-2 anti-lock brake system (ABS). pressure differential problems between front and rear brake systems can result in braking timing issues which can create excessive front brake wear.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can reduce front brake life resulting in increased vehicle stopping distances.
Remedy
Dealers will replace the quick release valve with a valve from another vendor.
Vehicle description: class a motor home chassis equipped with independent front suspsion, which utilizes a norgren valve and neway pilot air control valves. the purpose of the norgren valve IS to exhaust the air suspension when the driver activates the vehicle jacks used to level the vehicle for overnight parking. the neway pilot valve IS used to speed…
Risk and remedy
Risk
If there IS an air suspension failure, it could lead to vehicle handling problems and a loss of vehicle control.
Remedy
Dealers will modify the air plumbing to remove the three (3) neway pilot valves (two front suspension/one rear suspension) from the air system. the norgren valve will be fully utilized to replace the valves in the front suspension and a midland valve will be used in the rear suspension.
Service bulletins
Technical service bulletins and other communications the manufacturer sent dealers about this vehicle. Ask a dealer for the full document by its number.
- 603924Service procedures for the brake warning indicator lamp display / verbiage missing.
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