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1992 Spartan Ec 2000 Recalls

Safety recall campaigns filed with NHTSA that cover this model year

Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.

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Recall campaignsA safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
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Newest Jul 20, 1992
Carrying an NHTSA advisoryCampaigns where NHTSA told owners not to drive the vehicle, or to park it outside, until the repair is done.
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Open investigationsNHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
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Recall campaigns

2 campaigns cover this model year — what the defect is, what it could cause, and what the remedy is

92V104000

SUSPENSION:FRONT:SHOCK ABSORBER

Jul 20, 1992
1,400 units potentially affected
The defect: THE LENGTH OF THE FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS IS INADEQUATE, RESULTING IN BENDING AND BREAKING OF THE SHOCK ABSORBER BRACKETS.
The risk: THE BROKEN BRACKETS DO NOT ALLOW THE SHOCK ABSORBER TOPERFORM ITS PROPER FUNCTION. THE LACK OF FUNCTIONING SHOCK ABSORBERS COULD LEADTO LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL AND INCREASED RISK OF AN ACCIDENT.
The remedy: THE SHOCK ABSORBERS AND THEIR MOUNTINGS WILL BE REMOVED AND REPLACED BY LONGER SHOCK ABSORBERS AND NEW MOUNTING BRACKETS.
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov
92V105000

SUSPENSION:REAR

Jul 20, 1992
1,400 units potentially affected
The defect: AN INADEQUATE WELD ON THE TRACK BAR BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE CAN BREAK AND THE BRACKET CAN SEPARATE FROM THE REAR AXLE.
The risk: THE MAJORITY OF THE MOTOR HOMES PRODUCED HAVE THE RIGHTREAR BRAKE LINE ATTACHED TO THE REAR TRACK BAR BRACKET. THE SEPARATION OF THERIGHT REAR TRACK BAR BRACKET CAUSES FAILURE OF THE BRAKE LINE AND LEADS TO LOSSOF BRAKING WHICH MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
The remedy: REMOVE THE SINGLE PASS WELD FROM THE TRACK BAR BRACKET, AND REATTACH WITH A DOUBLE PASS WELD. ALSO, REMOVE THE BRAKE LINE ATTACHMENT FROM THE TRACK BAR BRACKET AND ATTACH IT WITH A SEPARATE BRACKET TO THE REAR AXLE.
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.View on NHTSA.gov

What a recall is

Safety recall
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Safety investigation
NHTSA opens an investigation to examine whether a safety defect may exist. An open investigation is not a determination that a defect exists, and many investigations close without a recall. Investigations can, however, lead to one.
Manufacturer communication
Manufacturers file copies of the bulletins they send to dealers with NHTSA. These often describe diagnostic or repair procedures for a known condition. They are not recalls: repairs described in a bulletin are usually only free if the vehicle is still under warranty or the manufacturer has extended coverage.

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