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NHTSARecalled Apr 12, 2005 · #05V146000

PRESSURE GAUGE FALSE READING/AMETEK

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES EQUIPPED WITH NGI AIR PRESSURE GAUGES LOCATED ON THE DASH PANEL IS GIVING A FALSE READING. THIS MAY CAUSE THE PARK BRAKE TO ENGAGE WITHOUT WARNING, THUS THROWING THE PASSENGER FORWARD, CREATING THE POTENTIAL FOR INJURY TO OCCUPANTS.

Product details

Product
PRESSURE GAUGE FALSE READING/AMETEK
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL USE A JUMPER HARNESS CONTAINING A 33 OHM RESISTOR WHICH WILL SHIFT THE RESISTANCE CURVE OF THE AIR PRESSURE SENDER TO MATCH THE ALARM POINT OF THE CURRENT GAUGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 3, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.

View the official CPSC notice