March 29, 2018 NHTSA CAMPAIGN NUMBER: 18V206000
Front Axle Spindle may Fracture
A wheel separation from the vehicle can increase the risk of a crash.
NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V206
Manufacturer Spartan Motors USA
Components SUSPENSION
Potential Number of Units Affected 11
Summary
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2004-2007 Spartan Emergency Response Gladiator vehicles equipped with Timoney Independent Front Suspensions. Inconsistent machining may result in fatigue cracks developing over time in the front axle spindles, causing failure of the spindle and the possible separation of a front wheel from the vehicle.
Remedy
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front axle spindle, free of charge. The recall began on May 24, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan’s number for this recall is 18012.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
4 Affected Products
Vehicle
| SPARTAN | GLADIATOR | 2004-2007 |
10 Associated Documents
Defect Notice 573 Report
RCLRPT-18V206-7910.PDF 214.714KB
Recall Acknowledgement
RCAK-18V206-3903.pdf 245.927KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 1
RCLRPT-18V206-4010.PDF 214.742KB
Owner Notification Letter(Part 577)
RCONL-18V206-5270.pdf 132.025KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-18V206-3770.PDF 214.985KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-18V206-5345.PDF 214.985KB
Recall Quarterly Report #3, 2018-4
RCLQRT-18V206-8836.PDF 211.309KB
Recall Quarterly Report #2, 2018-3
RCLQRT-18V206-1586.PDF 211.222KB
Recall 573 Report- Amendment 2
RCLRPT-18V206-1257.PDF 213.251KB
Recall Quarterly Report #4, 2019-1
RCLQRT-18V206-4720.PDF 211.41KB
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