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- SUSPENSION:FRONT
- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18012.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Certain front axle spindles on these emergency response vehicles were inconsistently machined. Over time, fatigue cracks can develop in the spindles, which may cause a spindle to fail and a front wheel to separate from the vehicle.
A wheel separating from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash. If you own one of these vehicles, contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 and reference recall number 18012. Dealers will replace the front axle spindle free of charge.
You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether this repair is outstanding on your vehicle.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Gladiator | 2004200520062007 |
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