| Make : SPARTAN | Model : CT2242 | Year : 1997 |
| Build Dates : 19961217 - 19970919 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V064000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990726 | Date Received by ODI: 19990329 | Date Added to Database: 19990329 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SPEC 99002 | ||
| Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 30 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CEMENT MIXERS. THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING HANGER MOUNTING BOLTS CAN LOOSEN WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE HANGER TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME. THIS, IN TURN, MAY ALLOW THE STEERING AXLE TO MOVE OUT OF ITS GEOMETRIC DESIGN POSITION. |
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Consequence:
STEERING ABILITY MAY THEN BE SEVERELY RESTRICTED. |
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Remedy:
SPARTAN HAS DEVELOPED RETROFIT KITS TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
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