NHTSA Recall 95V142000
Filed by Shyft Group. Component: Suspension. Reported 1995-08-03. An estimated 161 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
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.
What the manufacturer will do
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.