NHTSA Recall 18V206000
NHTSA Campaign Id 18V206000; Date: Mar. 29, 2018
a wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2004 Spartan Gladiator; 2005 Spartan Gladiator; 2006 Spartan Gladiator; 2007 Spartan Gladiator
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors Usa
Affected Units:: 11
Recall Summary:
spartan motors usa (spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2007 spartan emergency response gladiator vehicles equipped with timoney independent front suspensions. inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
How to Fix:
spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. the manufacturer has not yet provided a notification schedule. owners may contact spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. spartan's number for this recall is 18012.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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