NHTSA campaign 93V028000

SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall 93V028000

THE REAR SUSPENSION, FRONT SPRING HANGER MOUNTING ASSEMBLY MAY FAIL UNDER CERTAIN ROAD CONDITIONS. A HARD SHOCK TO THE REAR SUSPENSION MAY FORCE THE FRONT SPRING HANGER MOUNTING BOLTS TO SHEAR.

Reported 03/02/1993

What can happen

IF THIS OCCURS, THE REAR SUSPENSION WOULD COLLAPSE,RESULTING IN LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND POSSIBLY AN ACCIDENT.

Repair

STRENGTHEN THE REAR SUSPENSION BY ADDING A PART TO THE SPRING HANGER WHICH WILL HELP CARRY THE LOAD OF THE CHASSIS AND REDUCE THE LEVERAGE OF THE SUSPENSION ON THE MOUNTING BOLTS.

Components

  • Suspension: Rear

Affected years and models

A listed year and model does not mean every vehicle in that group is recalled. Use the VIN lookup to confirm a specific vehicle.