Leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracketRecall 99V-064 · 1997–1998 Spartan CT2242
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall 99V-064 covers 30 1997–1998 Spartan CT2242 for a leaf spring assembly: hanger,bracket problem, reported to NHTSA on March 29, 1999.
Source: NHTSA recall 99V064000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: CEMENT MIXERS. THE FRONT SUSPENSION SPRING HANGER MOUNTING BOLTS CAN LOOSEN WHICH WOULD CAUSE THE HANGER TO SEPARATE FROM THE FRAME. THIS, IN TURN, MAY ALLOW THE STEERING AXLE TO MOVE OUT OF ITS GEOMETRIC DESIGN POSITION.
The risk
STEERING ABILITY MAY THEN BE SEVERELY RESTRICTED.
The fix
SPARTAN HAS DEVELOPED RETROFIT KITS TO REPAIR THESE VEHICLES.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 26, 1999. 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 1-800-722-3025.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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 December 17, 1996 to September 19, 1997. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.