Recall 99V-008: 1995–1998 Spartan SB2142 Suspension Recall

NHTSA number

99V-008

Report date

Jan 15, 1999

Vehicles affected

542

Owners notified

Jun 18, 1999

The problem

Vehicle description: carpenter front engine, spring suspension school buses. Due to frame flexing, both the front spring hanger mounting bolts and the steering box mounting bolts can loosen allowing subsequent fracture or torque loss of these bolts.

The risk

This would allow the front axle to move affecting directional control of the vehicle.

The fix

Dealers will add three structural, welded cross-members to tie together the right and left frame rails, all located forward of the front axle.

Notes

Owner notification began june 18, 1999.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 1-800-722-3025.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
Recall started by	NHTSA (Office of Defects Investigation)
NHTSA campaign number	99V008000

Vehicles in this recall

Vehicle	Model years
Spartan SB2142	1995, 1996, 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 99V-008?

Vehicle description: carpenter front engine, spring suspension school buses. Due to frame flexing, both the front spring hanger mounting bolts and the steering box mounting bolts can loosen allowing subsequent fracture or torque loss of these bolts.

How is recall 99V-008 fixed?

Dealers will add three structural, welded cross-members to tie together the right and left frame rails, all located forward of the front axle.

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.