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1983 SPARTAN XL Recall - Campaign #83V070000

 
Auto Recalls For Consumers

1983 SPARTAN XL RECALL - #83V070000

RECALL FOR WHEELS : RIM

A FAULTY RIM DESIGN IN WHICH RIMS HAVE EITHER 8 OR 10 SLOTS (DEPENDING ON RIM TYPE) ALLOWS BENDING OF THE RIM UNDER A HEAVY LOAD.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Vehicle 1983 SPARTAN XL
Manufacturer SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Manufactured between 9/1/1982 - 7/1/1983
Recalled on 8/9/1983
Influenced by SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Owners Notified on 8/3/1983
# Affected 1,671
Recalled for WHEELS:RIM
Description A FAULTY RIM DESIGN IN WHICH RIMS HAVE EITHER 8 OR 10 SLOTS (DEPENDING ON RIM TYPE) ALLOWS BENDING OF THE RIM UNDER A HEAVY LOAD.
Consequences
Corrective action UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE LUG BOLTS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEEL IS SECURELY FASTENED.
Notes VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL RIM ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE WHEEL COULD COME OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.
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