Recall
Spartan Xl — 83V070000
NHTSA ID
83V070000
Make
Spartan
Model
Xl
Years Affected
1982
Recall Date
1983-07-27
Component
WHEELS:RIM
Units Affected
1,671
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.
Remedy
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE LUG BOLTS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEEL IS SECURELY FASTENED.