NHTSA Recall 99V008000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V008000; Date: Jan. 15, 1999
This would allow the front axle to move affecting directional control of the vehicle.
Recalled Vehicles:
1995 Spartan SB2142; 1996 Spartan SB2142; 1997 Spartan SB2142; 1998 Spartan SB2142
Component: Suspension
Manufactured by: Spartan Motors, Inc.
Affected Units:: 542
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: carpenter front engine, spring suspension school buses. Due to frame flexing, both the front spring hanger mounting bolts and the steering box mounting bolts can loosen allowing subsequent fracture or torque loss of these bolts.
How to Fix:
Dealers will add three structural, welded cross-members to tie together the right and left frame rails, all located forward of the front axle.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began June 18, 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: Jun 18, 1999
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