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Spartan GT1 Recall 95V142: Suspension:Front:Springs:Coil Springs

NHTSA campaign 95V142, reported August 3, 1995, 161 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 95V142SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Component
SUSPENSION:FRONT:SPRINGS:COIL SPRINGS
Problem
THE REAR SPRING HANGER ON THE FRONT SUSPENSION CAN BREAK.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN ALLOW THE SPRING TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE LOWER FRAME RAIL AFFECTING VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL ADD TWO FASTENERS PER BRACKET INCREASING THE TOTAL NUMBER OF FASTENERS FROM FOUR (4) TO SIX (6).
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; INDEPENDENT FRONT ATTACHING MECHANISMS; SPRING.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCK CHASSIS.NOTE: 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 1-517-543-6400. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Spartan GT1199319941995
Spartan Metro Star19911992199319941995