NHTSA recall 06V029000
Suspension › Front › Control arm › Upper ball joint
Spartan GA40M-3164 and 9 more
Reported Feb 7, 200611 vehicles affectedSPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.Maker’s number SPEC 06001Built Feb 23, 2004 – Jan 26, 2006
The defect
On certain fire trucks equipped with timoney 22 independent front suspensions, the kingpin ball pin in the front suspension can fracture at the M35 thread at the top of the ball pin.
The risk
The driver will experience loss of steering which could result in a crash.
The remedy
Dealers will replace the upper and lower kingpins. the recall began on february 6, 2006. owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.