1997 SPARTAN CT2242 Recalls (2)

Campaign:

98V327000 on 12/22/1998

Component:

Structure

Manufactured:

06/27/1996 - 09/18/1997

Affected:

30

Defect:

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:

This condition can jam the steering mechanism preventing the vehicle from being turned in any direction.

Correction:

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).

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Campaign:

99V064000 on 03/28/1999

Component:

Suspension:front:springs:leaf spring assembly:hanger,bracket

Manufactured:

12/16/1996 - 09/18/1997

Affected:

30

Defect:

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:

Steering ability may then be severely restricted.

Correction:

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).

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