Car Problem DataNHTSA records

1998 Spartan GA41L-3162

Routine

No owner complaints are on file for this vehicle. It has been recalled 1 time.

1 safety recall

Part 573 reports
Suspension05V175000
Filed Apr 28, 200511 vehiclesSpartan Chassis, Inc.

Defect. ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SUSPENSION HAD TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.

Risk. THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.

Remedy. DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-4277, OPTION 1.

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No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

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Most recent recall on file: Apr 28, 2005. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.