Suspension: rearRecall 93V-028 · 1993 Spartan Motorhome

SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall 93V-028 covers 169 1993 Spartan Motorhome for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on March 2, 1993.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected1691 model
ReportedMar 2, 1993Owners notified Mar 29, 1993
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 93V028000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE REAR SUSPENSION, FRONT SPRING HANGER MOUNTING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL UNDER CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS. A HARD SHOCK TO THE REAR SUSPENSION MAY FORCE THE FRONT SPRING HANGER MOUNTING BOLTS TO SHEAR.

The risk

IF THIS OCCURS, THE REAR SUSPENSION WOULD COLLAPSE,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

STRENGTHEN THE REAR SUSPENSION BY ADDING A PART TO THE SPRING HANGER WHICH WILL HELP CARRY THE LOAD OF THE CHASSIS AND REDUCE THE LEVERAGE OF THE SUSPENSION ON THE MOUNTING BOLTS.

SYSTEM: REAR SUSPENSION.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: IC-2242 MOTORHOME CHASSIS.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Built from October 1, 1991 to February 1, 1993. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.