Defect Description For Recall
An Inadequate Weld On The Track Bar Bracket To The Rear Axle Can Break And The Bracket Can Separate From The Rear Axle.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
EC2000
Year
1991
Recall Campaign Number
92V105000
Component Description
Suspension:Rear
Effect Of Defect
The Majority Of The Motor Homes Produced Have The Rightrear Brake Line Attached To The Rear Track Bar Bracket. The Separation Of Theright Rear Track Bar Bracket Causes Failure Of The Brake Line And Leads To Lossof Braking Which May Result In A Vehicle Accident.
Fix Defect
Remove The Single Pass Weld From The Track Bar Bracket, And Reattach With A Double Pass Weld. Also, Remove The Brake Line Attachment From The Track Bar Bracket And Attach It With A Separate Bracket To The Rear Axle.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
19900901
End Of Manufacture
19920701
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1400
Date Owners Notified
19920830
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
19920720