1996 SPARTAN SB Recalls (2)

Campaign:
96V052000 on 03/28/1996
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:fan
Manufactured:
09/30/1995 - 12/31/1995
Affected:
52
Defect:
The fan clutch for the engine cooling system fan was combined with an inappropriate fan, which interferes with the drive and can cause the drive to separate.
Consequence:
If this condition occurs while the engine cover is open, a person working in the engine compartment of the vehicle could be struck by a portion of the fan clutch. if the fan clutch separates, the engine cooling system will not function properly.
Correction:
Dealers will replace the fan which has a cupped mounting plate with a fan having a straight mounting plate. the fan clutch, which may have been damaged by interference with the fan, is being replaced with a new drive of the same model.
Notes:
System: engine cooling system; fan.vehicle descripiton: class 7 and 8 (26,001 pounds and over) chassis for type d school bus with a front diesel engine.note: 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 spartan at 1-517-543-6400. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

Campaign:
00V001000 on 01/13/2000
Component:
Vehicle speed control
Manufactured:
06/25/1995 - 03/17/1998
Affected:
623
Defect:
Vehicle description: school buses equipped with mechanical b5.9 front diesel engine school buses manufactured from june 26, 1995 through march 18, 1998. due to the accelerator cable engine mount bracket having an incorrect bend angle, the accelerator cable has a compound bend radius which allows the inner cable to wear through outer cable sheath end fittings and possibly jam in the groove resulting from this wear.
Consequence:
The engine throttle may then fail to react to accelerator pedal movements.
Correction:
Owners will be provided with a corrective action kit. the following components will be replaced: (1) existing accelerator cable assembly; (2) engine end; cable clamping bracket, and (3) engine end; quick release ball socket.
Notes:
Spartan recall no. spec 99009.owner notification began february 15, 2000. owners who do not receive the free repair kit within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-800-722-3025.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).

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