SPARTAN GRT 1983: WHEELS:RIM

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 83V070000

Make Model Year
SPARTAN GRT 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

Summary

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.

Remedy

UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE LUG BOLTS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEEL IS SECURELY FASTENED.

Notes

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.