Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V104000

Suspension: front: shock absorber

SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-07-20.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V104000

Suspension: front: shock absorber

Component
Suspension: front: shock absorber
Manufacturer
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Vehicles affected
1,400
Reported to NHTSA
1992-07-20
Owners notified
1992-08-30

Defect description

THE LENGTH OF THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS IS INADEQUATE, RESULTING IN BENDING AND BREAKING OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKETS.

Safety risk

THE BROKEN BRACKETS DO NOT ALLOW THE SHOCK ABSORBER TOPERFORM ITS PROPER FUNCTION. THE LACK OF FUNCTIONING SHOCK ABSORBERS COULD LEADTO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASED RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.

Manufacturer remedy

THE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND THEIR MOUNTINGS WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED BY LONGER SHOCK ABSORBERS AND NEW MOUNTING BRACKETS.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS.

Scope of coverage

2 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
SPARTAN EC20001992 1991

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.