NHTSA Recall 02V098001: Accelerator pedal (vehicle speed control)
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 176 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Spartan Summit ES.
| NHTSA campaign | 02V098001 |
|---|---|
| Component | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL › ACCELERATOR PEDAL |
| Report received | April 4, 2002 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain motor homes equipped with teleflex morse electric floor pedals. Under heavy use, one of the pedal dual return-spring arms on the floor-mounted electric pedals may fail. A failure could cause the vehicle to accelerate unexpectedly.
Safety risk
Unexpected acceleration could result in a vehicle crash, possibly resulting in personal injury or death.
Remedy
Teleflex morse will notify customers to return the defective electric foot pedals for a replacement free of charge. Owner notification began during march 2002. 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 teleflex morse at 1-330-425-7329 or spartan at 1-800-722-3025.
Notes
Also, customers can contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 02V098001
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.