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Recall 1983 GATOR GR

SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.

Component Description: WHEELS:RIM

Manufacturer Responsible for Recall:SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Summary

UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE LUG BOLTS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEEL IS SECURELY FASTENED.


Made between 9/1/1982 and 7/1/1983

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,671

Date Owner Notified by Mfr: 8/3/1983

Recall Initiator: MFR

NHTSA Campaign Number: 83V070000


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