Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #10V210000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 10V210000 by Shyft Group. Includes 58 affected units, IFS CRADLE STEERING BELL CRANK MOUNTING BRACKETS, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Defect Summary
Spartan is recalling certain model year 2007 through 2009 gladiator, metrostar, advantage, and diamond fire apparatus chassis manufactured from january 1, 2007 through april 15, 2010, equipped with independent front suspensions supplied by ridewell corporation. bell crank support brackets installed on the suspension cradle may crack, or separate, from the main structure (cradle assembly). certain welds that attach the bell crank support brackets may have been omitted during the weldment operation of the suspension cradle.
Corrective Action
Spartan will notify owners and repair the vehicles free of charge. the safety recall began on may 26, 2010. owners may contact spartan at spartan chassis at 1-800-543-4277 - option 1.