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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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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