Recall 05V056000 — STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY Defect in 2004-2004 SPARTAN LA41J-2142
RECALL This recall affects up to 1 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 05V056000 |
| Manufacturer | SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. |
| Vehicles Affected | 1 |
| Component | STEERING:LINKAGES:TIE ROD ASSEMBLY |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
ON ONE FIRE TRUCK EQUIPPED WITH ARVINMERITOR URRESKO TIE ROD CLAMPS, HEAT TREATMENT OF CLAMPS CREATED A SURFACE HARDNESS THAT COULD LEAD TO A FRACTURE OF THE CLAMPS.
Safety Consequence
IN THE EVENT OF A CRACK, THE CLAMPS COULD BREAK OFF AFFECTING TOE-IN AND ALIGNMENT. THE TIE ROD CAN COME LOOSE RESULTING IN STEERING LOSS AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.
Remedy
ARVINMERITOR IS CONDUCTING THE OWNER NOTIFICATION AND REMEDY FOR THIS CAMPAIGN. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ARVINMERITOR AT 1-866-668-7221 OR SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
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