Recalls for 1998 Spartan Ga41l-3162

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION

Posted on: 2005-04-28
Description
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension had transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads.  If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.  

Consequence
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.

Corrective Action
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies.  The recall began on june 6, 2005.  Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277, option 1.

Notes
Spartan recall no.  Spec 05016.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.