NHTSA Recall 10V288000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V288000; Date: Jun. 28, 2010
Mislocated welds may result in torsional and axial strength falling below acceptable levels. This condition could result in separation of the steering column, loss of steering control and a vehicle crash without warning.
Recalled Vehicles:
2008 Spartan MM; 2009 Spartan MM; 2010 Spartan MM; 2011 Spartan MM
Component: Steering:column
Manufactured by: Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Affected Units:: 340
Recall Summary:
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2008 through 2011 recreation vehicle chassis manufactured from June 17, 2007 through March 15, 2010 equipped with trw igen3 intermediate steering columns. The weld around the igen3 steering shaft tube that secures the spline tube to the intermediate tube may be mislocated (I. E. , not fully over the seam created when the tubes are pressed together. )
How to Fix:
Spartan will notify owners and the vehicles will be repaired free of charge. The safety recall began on July 16, 2010. Owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-5008 - option 5.
Recall Notes:
Spartan's recall campaign number is 10013. Owners 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: Jul 16, 2010
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