NHTSA Recall 98V327000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V327000; Date: Dec. 18, 1998
This condition can jam the steering mechanism preventing the vehicle from being turned in any direction.
Recalled Vehicles:
1997 Spartan CT2242; 1998 Spartan CT2242
Component: Structure
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 30
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: cement mixers. One or more of the four cab mounting bolts can punch through the sheet metal floor allowing the cab to drop or tilt and then contact the steering mechanism.
How to Fix:
Dealers will reinforce the cab floor at the suspension points; provide new cab support brackets; and provide additional spacers to lift the cab height in relation to the steering gear.
Recall Notes:
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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jul 26, 1999
Also see: