| Make : SPARTAN | Model : GT1 | 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 | ||
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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:
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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