Wheels: rimRecall 83V-070 · Gator and Spartan vehicles
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall 83V-070 covers 1,671 Gator and Spartan vehicles for a wheels: rim problem, reported to NHTSA on July 27, 1983.
Source: NHTSA recall 83V070000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE LUG BOLTS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEEL IS SECURELY FASTENED.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from September 1, 1982 to July 1, 1983. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.