1983 SPARTAN B RECALL - #83V070000
RECALL FOR WHEELS : RIM
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.
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| Vehicle |
1983 SPARTAN B |
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| Manufacturer |
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
9/1/1982 - 7/1/1983 |
| Recalled on |
8/9/1983 |
| Influenced by |
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
| Owners Notified on |
8/3/1983 |
| # Affected |
1,671 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS:RIM |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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| Corrective action |
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE LUG BOLTS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEEL IS SECURELY FASTENED. |
| 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. |
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