Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #01V271000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V271000 by Shyft Group. Includes 49 affected units, SPARTAN/DRIVE AXLE SUSPENSION, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with a drive axle suspension containing a spring beam with a thickness of 1.75". the spring beam in the suspension can fail causing the collapse of the drive axle suspension and allowing abrupt contact of the tires with the bodywork of the rear of the fire truck.

Corrective Action

Spartan will notify its customers and replace the spring beam with a heavy duty version which is 2" thick and replace the shock absorbers free of charge. owner notification began september 24, 2001. 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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V271000

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

Report Received Date: 2001-08-27T00:00:00

Subject: Spartan/drive axle suspension

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 49

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: fire trucks equipped with a drive axle suspension containing a spring beam with a thickness of 1.75". the spring beam in the suspension can fail causing the collapse of the drive axle suspension and allowing abrupt contact of the tires with the bodywork of the rear of the fire truck.

Consequence Summary: Abrupt impact with the rear tires may cause the vehicle to veer across the road and impact oncoming traffic, or cause the driver to loss control of the vehicle in their lane, possibly resulting in a vehicle crash.

Corrective Action: Spartan will notify its customers and replace the spring beam with a heavy duty version which is 2" thick and replace the shock absorbers free of charge. owner notification began september 24, 2001. 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

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SID: row-v66q.u93q~kv56

NHTSA ID: 01V271000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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