Recalls for 2004 Spartan Ga47m-3164

DEFECT #1 - SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT

Posted on: 2006-02-07
Description
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.

Consequence
The driver will experience loss of steering which could result in a crash.

Corrective Action
Dealers will replace the upper and lower kingpins.  The recall began on february 6, 2006.  Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.

Notes
Spartan recall no.  Spec 06001.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.

DEFECT #2 - 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.