Spartan Sb2142 1996

Model Sb2142 made in 1996 by Spartan got 1 recall. There was one recall concerning suspension .

Model 1996

Recalls


CampaignManufacturerManufacturing dateType# of units affectedDate Owner notified MfgRecall Initiated byManufacturers of recalled vehicles/productsReport Recieved DateRecord Creation DateRegulation Part NumberFMVSS Number
SUSPENSION
99V008000SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.from 05/15/1995 to 07/21/1998V (Vehicle)54206/18/1999ODISPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.01/15/199901/27/1999
Defect SummaryVehicle description: carpenter front engine, spring suspension school buses. due to frame flexing, both the front spring hanger mounting bolts and the steering box mounting bolts can loosen allowing subsequent fracture or torque loss of these bolts.
Consequence SummaryThis would allow the front axle to move affecting directional control of the vehicle.
Corrective SummaryDealers will add three structural, welded cross-members to tie together the right and left frame rails, all located forward of the front axle.
NotesOwner notification began june 18, 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).