| Make : SPARTAN | Model : MOTORHOME | Year : 1993 |
| Build Dates : 19911001 - 19930201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 93V028000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19930329 | Date Received by ODI: 19930302 | Date Added to Database: 19930312 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
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| Component: SUSPENSION:REAR | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 169 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE REAR SUSPENSION, FRONT SPRING HANGER MOUNTING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL UNDER CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS. A HARD SHOCK TO THE REAR SUSPENSION MAY FORCE THE FRONT SPRING HANGER MOUNTING BOLTS TO SHEAR. |
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Consequence:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE REAR SUSPENSION WOULD COLLAPSE,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
STRENGTHEN THE REAR SUSPENSION BY ADDING A PART TO THE SPRING HANGER WHICH WILL HELP CARRY THE LOAD OF THE CHASSIS AND REDUCE THE LEVERAGE OF THE SUSPENSION ON THE MOUNTING BOLTS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN 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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