Defect Description For Recall
On One Fire Truck Equipped With ARVInmeritor Urresko Tie Rod Clamps, Heat Treatment Of Clamps Created A Surface Hardness That Could Lead To A Fracture Of The Clamps.
Make Of Vehicle
SPARTAN
Model Of Vehicle
LA41J-2142
Year
2004
Recall Campaign Number
05V056000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Tie Rod Assembly
Effect Of Defect
In The Event Of A Crack, The Clamps Could Break Off AffeCTIng Toe-In And Alignment. The Tie Rod Can Come Loose Resulting In Steering Loss And A Crash Could Occur Without Prior Warning.
Fix Defect
ARVInmeritor Is ConduCTIng The Owner Notification And Remedy For This Campaign. Owners May Contact ARVInmeritor At 1-866-668-7221 Or Spartan At 517-543-6400.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Spartan Chassis, Inc.
Start Of Manufacture
20041202
End Of Manufacture
20041202
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
1
Date Owners Notified
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Date Report Received
20050216
Make Campaign Number
C5AA