NHTSA Recall 04V311000: Foundation components (service brakes)
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 143 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Spartan Sb.
| NHTSA campaign | 04V311000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 04011 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS |
| Report received | June 28, 2004 |
| Owner notification | January 24, 2005 |
| Initiated by | NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation |
Defect
Certain my 1999-2002 spartan summit motor homes, front engine school buses, and transit buses manufactured between february 25, 1999, and may 21, 2002, and equipped with dana front axle containing bosch hydraulic disc brakes with zero offset slide calipers (zops). Bosch has decided that the presence of corrosion in the vicinity of the caliper seal land can contribute to reduced piston mobility in some cases and lead to performance issues causing overheating.
Safety risk
Overheated brake components may not allow the drive to stop safely, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash. This overheating could also result in a vehicle fire.
Remedy
Spartan will replace the brake calipers and pads. The recall began on january 24, 2005. Owners should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.
Notes
Spartan recall no. 04011.customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236.
Vehicles covered by recall 04V311000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Sb | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Spartan Summit | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
| Spartan Tb | 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002 |
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.