Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 98V286000

Suspension

SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1998-11-06.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V286000

Suspension

Component
Suspension
Manufacturer
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Vehicles affected
39
Reported to NHTSA
1998-11-06
Owners notified
1999-08-16

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. IF THE DRIVER ACCELERATES IN A TURN ABOVE 20 MPH FORWARD SPEED, THE LOCK PIN IS ACTUATED AND CAUSES THE AXLE TO RESIST RETURNING TO THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION AFTER THE TURN IS COMPLETED BECAUSE THE LOCK PIN IS BINDING ON THE CLAMP PLATE SURFACE.

Safety risk

ENGAGING THE LOCK PIN IN THE LCMP PLATE HOLE AT HIGH FORWARD SPEEDS CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE LOCK PIN AND/OR THE CLAMP PLATE HOLE. LANE CHANGES AND OTHER VEHICLE MANEUVERS WILL GREATLY INCREASE CONTACT FREQUENCY AND CAUSES WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAG AXLES ON THESE FIRE TRUCKS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 1999.OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-722-3025.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

18 model years across 5 models.

ModelYears on record
SPARTAN Diamond1996 1995 1994
SPARTAN Gladiator1998 1997 1996 1995 1994
SPARTAN LOW Profile Gladiator1997 1996 1995 1994
SPARTAN Metro Star1997 1996 1995 1994 1993
SPARTAN Monarch1995

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.