NHTSA Recall 06V029000
NHTSA Campaign Id 06V029000; Date: Feb. 7, 2006
The driver will experience loss of steering which could result in a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Spartan Ga40m-3164; 2006 Spartan Ga41h-2142; 2005 Spartan Ga41l-2142; 2004 Spartan Ga41m-2142; 2004 Spartan Ga41m-3164; 2005 Spartan Ga42l-2142; 2005 Spartan Ga42m-2142; 2006 Spartan Ga47h-3164; 2006 Spartan Ga47l-2142; 2004 Spartan Ga47m-3164
Component: Suspension:front:control Arm:upper Ball Joint
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
On certain fire trucks equipped with timoney 22 independent front suspensions, the kingpin ball pin in the front suspension can fracture at the m35 thread at the top of the ball pin.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the upper and lower kingpins. The recall began on February 6, 2006. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.
Recall Notes:
Spartan recall no. Spec 06001. Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 6, 2006
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