SPARTAN CT2242 1998: STRUCTURE
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 98V327000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | CT2242 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-07-26 | 1998-12-18 | 1998-12-23 |
Production Dates: 1996-06-28 - 1997-09-19
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SPEC 98045
Component: STRUCTURE
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CEMENT MIXERS. ONE OR MORE OF THE FOUR CAB MOUNTING BOLTS CAN PUNCH THROUGH THE SHEET METAL FLOOR ALLOWING THE CAB TO DROP OR TILT AND THEN CONTACT THE STEERING MECHANISM.
THIS CONDITION CAN JAM THE STEERING MECHANISM PREVENTING THE VEHICLE FROM BEING TURNED IN ANY DIRECTION.
DEALERS WILL REINFORCE THE CAB FLOOR AT THE SUSPENSION POINTS; PROVIDE NEW CAB SUPPORT BRACKETS; AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SPACERS TO LIFT THE CAB HEIGHT IN RELATION TO THE STEERING GEAR.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 26, 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'.
