NHTSA Recall 00V246207: Connection (steering)
SPARTAN MOTORS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 860 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Spartan Alpine.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V246207 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SPEC 00016 |
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › DRAG › LINK › CONNECTION |
| Report received | September 21, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motor homes, transit and school buses equipped with trw drag links. Each drag link assembly contains two 20-edl model ball socket assemblies. Certain of the ball-socket bearings have a below specification case depth and/or hardness which can lead to premature wear out of the socket.
Safety risk
This can lead to premature wear with possible separation of the ball stud from the socket, increasing the risk of loss of control of the vehicle.
Remedy
Spartan customers are being notified to contact trw for the free remedy repair.
Notes
Owner notification is expected to begin owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact trw atalso contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V246207
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan Alpine | 1999, 2000 |
| Spartan Sb | 1999, 2000 |
| Spartan Summit | 1999, 2000 |
| Spartan Tb | 1999, 2000 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.