Recall
Spartan Low Profile Gladiator — 98V286000
NHTSA ID
98V286000
Make
Spartan
Model
Low Profile Gladiator
Years Affected
1994
Recall Date
1998-11-06
Component
SUSPENSION
Units Affected
39
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: FIRE TRUCKS. IF THE DRIVER ACCELERATES IN A TURN ABOVE 20 MPH FORWARD SPEED, THE LOCK PIN IS ACTUATED AND CAUSES THE AXLE TO RESIST RETURNING TO THE STRAIGHT AHEAD POSITION AFTER THE TURN IS COMPLETED BECAUSE THE LOCK PIN IS BINDING ON THE CLAMP PLATE SURFACE.
Consequence
ENGAGING THE LOCK PIN IN THE LCMP PLATE HOLE AT HIGH FORWARD SPEEDS CAUSES EXCESSIVE WEAR IN THE LOCK PIN AND/OR THE CLAMP PLATE HOLE. LANE CHANGES AND OTHER VEHICLE MANEUVERS WILL GREATLY INCREASE CONTACT FREQUENCY AND CAUSES WEAR, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TAG AXLES ON THESE FIRE TRUCKS.
Affected Vehicles
Spartan Low Profile Gladiator
Model Years: 1994