Reported Aug 3, 1995161 vehicles affectedSPARTAN MOTORS, INC.Built Oct 1, 1991 – Apr 1, 1995
The defect
The rear spring hanger on the front suspension can break.
The risk
This condition can allow the spring to become detached from the lower frame rail affecting vehicle control and increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
The remedy
Dealers will add two fasteners per bracket increasing the total number of fasteners from four (4) to six (6).
System: suspension; independent front attaching mechanisms; spring.vehicle description: fire truck chassis.note: owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time, should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.