Shyft Group | NHTSA Recall #98V286000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 98V286000 by Shyft Group. Includes 39 affected units, SPARTAN/GRANNING TAG AXLE, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: fire trucks. if the driver accelerates in a turn above 20 mph forward speed, the lock pin is actuated and causes the axle to resist returning to the straight ahead position after the turn is completed because the lock pin is binding on the clamp plate surface.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the tag axles on these fire trucks.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 98V286000

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

Report Received Date: 1998-11-06T00:00:00

Subject: Spartan/granning tag axle

Component: Suspension

Potentially Affected Units: 39

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: fire trucks. if the driver accelerates in a turn above 20 mph forward speed, the lock pin is actuated and causes the axle to resist returning to the straight ahead position after the turn is completed because the lock pin is binding on the clamp plate surface.

Consequence Summary: Engaging the lock pin in the lcmp plate hole at high forward speeds causes excessive wear in the lock pin and/or the clamp plate hole. lane changes and other vehicle maneuvers will greatly increase contact frequency and causes wear, increasing the risk of loss of vehicle control.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the tag axles on these fire trucks.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-kjpc_7bjk_23xg

NHTSA ID: 98V286000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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