Spartan bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack, or separate, from the main structure (cradle assembly).
The short version
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported a problem with the suspension front. Here is what owners need to know.
BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS INSTALLED ON THE SUSPENSION CRADLE MAY CRACK, OR SEPARATE, FROM THE MAIN STRUCTURE (CRADLE ASSEMBLY). CERTAIN WELDS THAT ATTACH THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKETS MAY HAVE BEEN OMITTED DURING THE WELDMENT OPERATION OF THE SUSPENSION CRADLE.
A COMPLETE SEPARATION OF THE BELL CRANK SUPPORT BRACKET(S) MAY CAUSE STEERING IMPAIRMENT WHICH COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SPARTAN WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPAIR THE VEHICLES FREE OF CHARGE.
Affected vehicles
These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 10V-210.
| YEAR RANGE | MODEL |
|---|---|
| 2007 | Spartan Advantage |
| 2006–2009 | Spartan Gladiator |
| 2008–2009 | Spartan Metrostar |
What changed
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