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  NHTSA Recall 83V070000

NHTSA Campaign Id 83V070000; Date: Jul. 27, 1983

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1983 Gator GD 1983 Gator GR 1982 Spartan B 1983 Spartan B 1983 Spartan GRT 1982 Spartan WR 1983 Spartan WR 1982 Spartan XL 1983 Spartan XL 1983 Spartan XLR

Component: Wheels:rim

Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.

Affected Units:: 1,671

icon3 Recall Summary:

A faulty rim design in which rims have either 8 or 10 slots (depending on rim type) allows bending of the rim under a heavy load.

icon2 How to Fix:

Upon inspection, dealer will replace defective rims. In addition, the lug bolts will be checked to ensure that the wheel is securely fastened.

icon4 Recall Notes:

Vehicle description: boat trailers. System: suspension; wheel rim assembly. Consequences of defect: the wheel could come off while vehicle is in motion,possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 3, 1983

Also see:

All recalls of Gator vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.