Front: shock absorberRecall 92V-104 · 1991–1992 Spartan EC 2000
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall 92V-104 covers 1,400 1991–1992 Spartan EC 2000 for a front: shock absorber problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 1992.
Source: NHTSA recall 92V104000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by an NHTSA defect investigation.
The problem
THE LENGTH OF THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS IS INADEQUATE, RESULTING IN BENDING AND BREAKING OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKETS.
The risk
THE BROKEN BRACKETS DO NOT ALLOW THE SHOCK ABSORBER TOPERFORM ITS PROPER FUNCTION. THE LACK OF FUNCTIONING SHOCK ABSORBERS COULD LEADTO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASED RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
THE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND THEIR MOUNTINGS WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED BY LONGER SHOCK ABSORBERS AND NEW MOUNTING BRACKETS.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOME CHASSIS.
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, 1990 to July 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.
The investigation behind this recall
- TANHTSA