Recall 00V-216: 1997–1998 Spartan SB2142
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. recall for suspension, reported to NHTSA on Aug 7, 2000, covering about 100 vehicles.
The problem
Vehicle description: front engine carpenter school buses with front air suspensions. Due to frame flexing, both the track bar mount, mounting bolts, and the steering box mounting bolts could loosen which could allow subsequent fracture or torque loss of these bolts. The spring beam could also fracture.
The risk
This could affect the directional control of the vehicle.
The fix
Dealers will install three structural, welded cross-members to tie together the right and left frame rails, all located forward of the front axle. Stiffening gussets have been added to existing frame cross-members and the to steering gear box mounting bracket.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin during august 2000. Owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact spartan at 1-517-543-6400.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Recall details
| Manufacturer | SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. |
|---|---|
| Component | Suspension › Front › Springs › Air Suspension System |
| Recall started by | the manufacturer |
| NHTSA campaign number | 00V216000 |
Vehicles in this recall
| Vehicle | Model years | |
|---|---|---|
| Spartan SB2142 | 1997, 1998 | All years |
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 00V-216?
Vehicle description: front engine carpenter school buses with front air suspensions. Due to frame flexing, both the track bar mount, mounting bolts, and the steering box mounting bolts could loosen which could allow subsequent fracture or torque loss of these bolts. The spring beam could also fracture.
How is recall 00V-216 fixed?
Dealers will install three structural, welded cross-members to tie together the right and left frame rails, all located forward of the front axle. Stiffening gussets have been added to existing frame cross-members and the to steering gear box mounting bracket.
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.