1998 SPARTAN TB2242 Recalls (2)

Campaign:
99V042000 on 03/16/1999
Component:
Engine and engine cooling:cooling system:hose
Manufactured:
07/29/1996 - 02/09/1999
Affected:
133
Defect:
Vehicle description: transit buses. due to the routing of the high pressure hydraulic hose connecting the distribution manifold to the cooling fan, hydraulic motor or the higher operational speed of cng engines could, in certain circumstances, push the pressure developed by the hydraulic pump beyond the nominal working pressure of the installed hose. there is the possibility of stressing the hose beyond its minimum bend radius and/or beyond its nominal working temperature/pressure ratings.
Consequence:
A hose failure could occur allowing hydraulic fluid steam to impinge onto hot exhaust components and initiate an engine compartment fire.
Correction:
Spartan is developing a field retrofit kit which will consist of a new hydraulic fluid hose that will be 3 inches longer than the original and have a higher working pressure rating; a 45 degree hose connection fitting will be added at the fan motor inlet port; the hose will be re-routed and also clipped or clamped; and the manifold block/priority valve will be relocated.
Notes:
All vehicles in inventory at manufacturers.no owners involved.

Campaign:
05V063000 on 02/27/2005
Component:
Fuel system, diesel
Manufactured:
02/04/1998 - 12/06/2000
Affected:
84
Defect:
Certain spartan my 1998-2000 school and specialty buses equipped with cummins isb diesel engines. the fuel pump could fail to transfer fuel appropriately creating an engine stall condition.
Consequence:
Should the engine stall while the vehicle is in use, a possible vehicle crash could occur.
Correction:
Customers will be notified by cummins to bring their vehicles in to an authorized dealer to have the remedy done free of charge. for more information, customers may contact cummins at 1-800-diesels.
Notes:
Spartan recall no. spec 05006.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.

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