NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Spartan SB Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Spartan SB has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of October 21, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Spartan SB. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Spartan SB. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SPARTAN/ACCELERATOR CABLE
NHTSA #00V001000 · Vehicle Speed Control · NHTSA notice
Reported January 3, 2000 · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Potentially affected: 623 vehicles
Spartan campaign SPEC 99009 · Owners notified February 15, 2000 · Vehicles built June 26, 1995 – March 18, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
THE ENGINE THROTTLE MAY THEN FAIL TO REACT TO ACCELERATOR PEDAL MOVEMENTS.
Manufacturer remedy
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).
SPARTAN/FMVSS 105/BRAKE LIGHT
NHTSA #98V173000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Brake Fluid Low Warning — Lamp · NHTSA notice
Reported July 30, 1998 · SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Potentially affected: 441 vehicles
Owners notified October 8, 1998 · Vehicles built March 3, 1998 – March 3, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES, SCHOOL AND TRANSIT BUS CHASSIS EQUIPPED WITH PNEUMATICALLY ACTUATED BRAKING SYSTEM. THE BRAKE INDICATOR LIGHT HAD THE SYMBOL BUT NOT THE WORD 'BRAKE' ON IT. THIS DOES NOT COMPLY WITH REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105, "HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEMS."
Safety consequence
THE INDICATOR LAMP WAS NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE STANDARD.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE INDICATOR LAMP WITH A LAMP MEETING THE REQUIREMENTS OF FMVSS NO. 105.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN OCTOBER 8,1998. 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 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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