Auto Recalls for Consumers

1997 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall - Campaign #98V286000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1997 SPARTAN GLADIATOR RECALL - #98V286000

RECALL FOR SUSPENSION

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. IF THE DRIVER ACCELERATES IN A TURN ABOVE 20 MPH FORWARD SPEED, THE LOCK PIN IS ACTUATED AND CAUSES THE AXLE TO RESIST RETURNING TO THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION AFTER THE TURN IS COMPLETED BECAUSE THE LOCK PIN IS BINDING ON THE CLAMP PLATE SURFACE.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1997 SPARTAN GLADIATOR
Manufacturer SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Manufactured between 2/9/1994 - 9/10/1997
Recalled on 11/10/1998
Influenced by SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Owners Notified on 8/16/1999
# Affected 39
Recalled for SUSPENSION
Description VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. IF THE DRIVER ACCELERATES IN A TURN ABOVE 20 MPH FORWARD SPEED, THE LOCK PIN IS ACTUATED AND CAUSES THE AXLE TO RESIST RETURNING TO THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION AFTER THE TURN IS COMPLETED BECAUSE THE LOCK PIN IS BINDING ON THE CLAMP PLATE SURFACE.
Consequences ENGAGING THE LOCK PIN IN THE LCMP PLATE HOLE AT HIGH FORWARD SPEEDS CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE LOCK PIN AND/OR THE CLAMP PLATE HOLE. LANE CHANGES AND OTHER VEHICLE MANEUVERS WILL GREATLY INCREASE CONTACT FREQUENCY AND CAUSES WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Corrective action DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAG AXLES ON THESE FIRE TRUCKS.
Notes OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN AUGUST 16, 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).
See also 1997 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES, DOORS, LATCH

1997 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC, ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP

1997 SPARTAN GLADIATOR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
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