Make : SPARTAN | Model : WR | Year : 1983 |
Build Dates : 19820901 - 19830701 | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 83V070000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19830803 | Date Received by ODI: 19830727 | Date Added to Database: 19830809 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. | ||
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Component: WHEELS:RIM | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1671 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
A FAULTY RIM DESIGN IN WHICH RIMS HAVE EITHER 8 OR 10 SLOTS (DEPENDING ON RIM TYPE) ALLOWS BENDING OF THE RIM UNDER A HEAVY LOAD. |
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Consequence:
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Remedy:
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE LUG BOLTS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEEL IS SECURELY FASTENED. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
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Notes:
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