Car Problem DataNHTSA records

2004 Spartan LA41J-2142

Routine

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

1 safety recall

Part 573 reports
Steering › Linkages › Tie Rod Assembly05V056000
Filed Feb 16, 20051 vehiclesSpartan Chassis, Inc.

Defect. ON ONE FIRE TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.

Risk. IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK, THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Remedy. ARVINMERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-866-668-7221 OR SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.

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No unusual pattern of severe incidents in the complaint record.

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Most recent recall on file: Feb 16, 2005. Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation.