1992 SPARTAN METRO STAR RECALL - #95V142000
RECALL FOR SUSPENSION : FRONT : SPRINGS : COIL SPRINGS
THE REAR SPRING HANGER ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAN BREAK.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Vehicle |
1992 SPARTAN METRO STAR |
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| Manufacturer |
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
| Manufactured between |
10/1/1991 - 4/1/1995 |
| Recalled on |
8/10/1995 |
| Influenced by |
OFFICE OF DEFECTS INVESTIGATION |
| Owners Notified on |
9/13/1995 |
| # Affected |
161 |
| Recalled for |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS |
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| Description |
THE REAR SPRING HANGER ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAN BREAK. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL ADD TWO FASTENERS PER BRACKET INCREASING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FASTENERS FROM FOUR (4) TO SIX (6). |
| Notes |
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT ATTACHING MECHANISMS; SPRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCK CHASSIS.NOTE: 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 1-517-543-6400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393. |
| See also |
1992 SPARTAN METRO STAR Recall for STRUCTURE
1992 SPARTAN METRO STAR Recall for SEAT BELTS, FRONT, ANCHORAGE
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