Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #14V020000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V020000 by Shyft Group. Affecting 2010-2014 model year mm motorhome chassis manufactured december 11, 2009, through january 30, 2013, and equipped with a sway bar and model 1253 front suspension Includes 452 affected units, Front Sway Bar End Links may Break, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

makesAndModels

2010-2014 model year mm motorhome chassis manufactured december 11, 2009, through january 30, 2013, and equipped with a sway bar and model 1253 front suspension

Defect Summary

Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain 2010-2014 model year mm motorhome chassis manufactured december 11, 2009, through january 30, 2013, and equipped with a sway bar and model 1253 front suspension. this front suspension design has increased rebound travel which may result in a binding condition of the sway bar end link which could lead to the breaking of the sway bar end links.

Corrective Action

Spartan chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old end links with new end links and an improved mounting, free of charge. the recall began on march 4, 2014. customers may contact spartan chassis at 1-517-543-6400. spartan chassis's number for this recall is 12012.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V020000
Manufacturer: Shyft Group
Report Received Date: 2014-01-28T00:00:00
Subject: Front sway bar end links may break
Component: Suspension
Potentially Affected Units: 452

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 12012
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Spartan motors chassis, inc. (spartan chassis) is recalling certain 2010-2014 model year mm motorhome chassis manufactured december 11, 2009, through january 30, 2013, and equipped with a sway bar and model 1253 front suspension. this front suspension design has increased rebound travel which may result in a binding condition of the sway bar end link which could lead to the breaking of the sway bar end links.
Consequence Summary: Broken sway bar end links may result in poor vehicle handling, or sway, which increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Spartan chassis will notify owners, and dealers will replace the old end links with new end links and an improved mounting, free of charge. the recall began on march 4, 2014. customers may contact spartan chassis at 1-517-543-6400. spartan chassis's number for this recall is 12012.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 44.25

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NHTSA ID: 14V020000
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