Defect Description For Recall
The Length Of The Front Shock Absorbers Is Inadequate, Resulting In Bending And Breaking Of The Shock Absorber Brackets.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
EC2000
Year
1992
Recall Campaign Number
92V104000
Component Description
Suspension:Front:Shock Absorber
Effect Of Defect
The Broken Brackets Do Not Allow The Shock Absorber Toperform Its Proper FunCTIon. The Lack Of FunCTIoning Shock Absorbers Could Leadto Loss Of Vehicle Control And Increased Risk Of An Accident.
Fix Defect
The Shock Absorbers And Their Mountings Will Be Removed And Replaced By Longer Shock Absorbers And New Mounting Brackets.
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