SPARTAN CT2242 1998: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V064000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | CT2242 | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-07-26 | 1999-03-29 | 1999-03-29 |
Production Dates: 1996-12-17 - 1997-09-19
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Manufacturer Campaign Number: SPEC 99002
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY:HANGER,BRACKET
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 30
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CEMENT MIXERS. THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING HANGER MOUNTING BOLTS CAN LOOSEN WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE HANGER TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME. THIS, IN TURN, MAY ALLOW THE STEERING AXLE TO MOVE OUT OF ITS GEOMETRIC DESIGN POSITION.
STEERING ABILITY MAY THEN BE SEVERELY RESTRICTED.
SPARTAN HAS DEVELOPED RETROFIT KITS TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
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'.
