Make : SPARTAN | Model : METRO STAR | Year : 1995 |
Build Dates : 19911001 - 19950401 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 95V142000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19950913 | Date Received by ODI: 19950803 | Date Added to Database: 19950810 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
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Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 161 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE REAR SPRING HANGER ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAN BREAK. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE SPRING TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE LOWER FRAME RAIL AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL ADD TWO FASTENERS PER BRACKET INCREASING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FASTENERS FROM FOUR (4) TO SIX (6). |
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Report Initiator: ODI | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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