SPARTAN METRO STAR 1992: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 95V142000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | METRO STAR | 1992 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1995-09-13 | 1995-08-03 | 1995-08-10 |
Production Dates: 1991-10-01 - 1995-04-01
Manufacturers Involved: Shyft Group
Component: SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 161
Report Initiator: ODI ODI Report
THE REAR SPRING HANGER ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAN BREAK.
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE SPRING TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE LOWER FRAME RAIL AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
DEALERS WILL ADD TWO FASTENERS PER BRACKET INCREASING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FASTENERS FROM FOUR "4" TO SIX "6".
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT ATTACHING MECHANISMS; SPRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCK CHASSIS.NOTE: 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 1-517-543-6400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
