Recalls › 83V070000

NHTSA recall 83V070000

Wheels › Rim

Gator GD and 6 more

Reported Jul 27, 19831,671 vehicles affectedSPARTAN MOTORS, INC.Built Sep 1, 1982 – Jul 1, 1983

The defect

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.

The remedy

Upon inspection, dealer will replace defective rims. In addition, the lug bolts will be checked to ensure that the wheel IS securely fastened.

Official recall at NHTSA ↗

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Vehicles in this recall

Gator GD
1983
Gator GR
1983
Spartan B
19821983
Spartan Grt
1983
Spartan WR
19821983
Spartan XL
19821983
Spartan Xlr
1983

Notes

Vehicle description: boat trailers.system: suspension; wheel rim assembly.consequences of defect: the wheel could come off while vehicle IS in motion,possibly resulting in an accident and personal injury.