Spartan 2004–2006 Suspension recall
Recalled February 7, 2006 · NHTSA recall 06V029000 · Spartan
Hazard
THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER KINGPINS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
Units
11 units
Description
ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIMONEY 22 INDEPENDENT FRONT SUSPENSIONS, THE KINGPIN BALL PIN IN THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAN FRACTURE AT THE M35 THREAD AT THE TOP OF THE BALL PIN.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER KINGPINS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
Product
Spartan GA40M-3164 · Spartan GA41H-2142 · Spartan GA41L-2142 · Spartan GA41M-2142 · Spartan GA41M-3164 · Spartan GA42L-2142 · Spartan GA42M-2142 · Spartan GA47H-3164 · Spartan GA47L-2142 · Spartan GA47M-3164
Manufacturer(s)
Shyft Group
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →