NHTSA Campaign 95V142000
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Issued by SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. · Reported Aug 3, 1995 · 161 vehicles affected
What's wrong
THE REAR SPRING HANGER ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAN BREAK.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE SPRING TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE LOWER FRAME RAIL AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD TWO FASTENERS PER BRACKET INCREASING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FASTENERS FROM FOUR (4) TO SIX (6).
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| SPARTAN | GT1 | 1993 | 161 |
| SPARTAN | GT1 | 1994 | 161 |
| SPARTAN | GT1 | 1995 | 161 |
| SPARTAN | METRO STAR | 1991 | 161 |
| SPARTAN | METRO STAR | 1992 | 161 |
| SPARTAN | METRO STAR | 1993 | 161 |
| SPARTAN | METRO STAR | 1994 | 161 |
| SPARTAN | METRO STAR | 1995 | 161 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 95V142000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.