Recall 97V-135: 1998 Spartan Highlander, 1998 Spartan IC and 5 more
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Aug 18, 1997, covering about 262 vehicles.
The problem
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 up the timing of the air exhaust. When the vehicle is in a dynamic condition, the air system pressure can send spikes of up to 230 PSI. This exceeds the pressure rating of the neway pilot valve causing the valve to fail and allow the air system pressure to exhaust uncontrollability.
The risk
If there is an air suspension failure, it could lead to vehicle handling problems and a loss of vehicle control.
The fix
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.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during september 1997.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 1-800-543-4277.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Front › Springs › Air Suspension System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 97V135000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan Highlander | 1998 | All years |
| Spartan IC | 1998 | All years |
| Spartan IC2242 | 1998 | All years |
| Spartan K2 | 1998 | All years |
| Spartan K22242 | 1998 | All years |
| Spartan MM2242 | 1997, 1998 | All years |
| Spartan Mountain Master | 1997, 1998 | All years |
Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 97V-135?
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 up the timing of the air exhaust. When the vehicle is in a dynamic condition, the air system pressure can send spikes of up to 230 PSI. This exceeds the pressure rating of the neway pilot valve causing the valve to fail and allow the air system pressure to exhaust uncontrollability.
How is recall 97V-135 fixed?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.