NHTSA Recall 05V175000: Suspension
SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Spartan GA41L-3162.
| NHTSA campaign | 05V175000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | SPEC 05016 |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Report received | April 28, 2005 |
| Owner notification | June 6, 2005 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
On certain heavy duty class 8 trucks, the suspension had transverse beam castings that may fracture under normal loads. If a casting breaks when the vehicle is traveling on a roadway there is the potential for pieces of the casting to become projectiles and the suspension's transverse beam may drop down low enough to contact the road surface.
Safety risk
This will cause sparks that could potentially ignite and cause a fire.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and replace the defective transverse beam assemblies. The recall began on june 6, 2005. Owners may contact spartan at 1-800-543-4277, option 1.
Notes
Spartan recall no. Spec 05016.customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 05V175000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Spartan GA41L-3162 | 1998 |
| Spartan GA41M-2142 | 2004 |
| Spartan GA42M-2142 | 2004 |
| Spartan GA47M-3164 | 2004 |
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.