SPARTAN B 1983: WHEELS:RIM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V070000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | B | 1983 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1983-08-03 | 1983-07-27 | 1983-08-09 |
Production Dates: 1982-09-01 - 1983-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Component: WHEELS:RIM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1671
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
A FAULTY RIM DESIGN IN WHICH RIMS HAVE EITHER 8 OR 10 SLOTS "DEPENDING ON RIM TYPE" ALLOWS BENDING OF THE RIM UNDER A HEAVY LOAD.
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE LUG BOLTS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEEL IS SECURELY FASTENED.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL RIM ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE WHEEL COULD COME OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
