Recall 05V-175: 1998 Spartan GA41L-3162, 2004 Spartan GA41M-2142 and 2 more

The problem

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.

The risk

This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.

The fix

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.

Recall details

Vehicles in this recall

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 05V-175?

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.

How is recall 05V-175 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.