SPARTAN K2 2004: STEERING:LINKAGES
| Make : SPARTAN | Model : K2 | Year : 2004 |
| Build Dates : 2003-10-20 - 2004-09-02 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 05V283000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 2005-08-15 | Date Received by ODI: 2005-06-17 | Date Added to Database: 2005-06-17 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group | ||
| Manufacturer's Responsible for the Recall: | ||
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: SPEC 05022 | ||
| Component: STEERING:LINKAGES | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 86 | ||
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Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES, THE I-SHAFT IS THE MECHANICAL LINKAGE BETWEEN THE STEERING WHEEL AND THE STEERING GEAR. AT THE NON-WELDED SIDE OF THE I-SHAFT THERE IS A UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FORK SHAFT CONNECTION COULD BE LOST. |
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Consequence:
DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPAIR THE I-SHAFT. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 15, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
SPARTAN RECALL NO.SPEC 05022.CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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