Recall 83V070000 — WHEELS:RIM Defect in 1982-1983 GATOR GR

RECALL This recall affects up to 1,671 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign	83V070000
Manufacturer	SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Vehicles Affected	1,671
Component	WHEELS:RIM
Date Notified	August 3, 1983
Affected Vehicles	1982 SPARTAN B, 1982 SPARTAN WR, 1982 SPARTAN XL, 1983 GATOR GR, 1983 SPARTAN B, 1983 SPARTAN XL, 1983 SPARTAN WR, 1983 GATOR GD, 1983 SPARTAN GRT, 1983 SPARTAN XLR

A FAULTY RIM DESIGN IN WHICH RIMS HAVE EITHER 8 OR 10 SLOTS (DEPENDING ON RIM TYPE) ALLOWS BENDING OF THE RIM UNDER A HEAVY LOAD.

UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE LUG BOLTS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEEL IS SECURELY FASTENED.