Spartan Ct2242 1998
Model Ct2242 made in 1998 by Spartan got 2 recalls. There were some recalls concerningstructure, suspension.
Model 1998
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| 98V327000 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 06/28/1996 to 09/19/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 30 | 07/26/1999 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 12/18/1998 | 12/23/1998 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: cement mixers. one or more of the four cab mounting bolts can punch through the sheet metal floor allowing the cab to drop or tilt and then contact the steering mechanism. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can jam the steering mechanism preventing the vehicle from being turned in any direction. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will reinforce the cab floor at the suspension points; provide new cab support brackets; and provide additional spacers to lift the cab height in relation to the steering gear. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 26, 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). | |||||||||||||||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - SPRINGS - LEAF SPRING ASSEMBLY - HANGER,BRACKET | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V064000 | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | from 12/17/1996 to 09/19/1997 | V (Vehicle) | 30 | 07/26/1999 | MFR | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | 03/29/1999 | 03/29/1999 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: cement mixers. the front suspension spring hanger mounting bolts can loosen which would cause the hanger to separate from the frame. this, in turn, may allow the steering axle to move out of its geometric design position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Steering ability may then be severely restricted. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Spartan has developed retrofit kits to repair these vehicles. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began july 26, 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). | |||||||||||||||