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NHTSA Recall 06V029000: Suspension: upper ball joint

SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC. reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 11 vehicles. It affects 10 models including the Spartan GA40M-3164.

11
vehicles potentially affected
10
models affected
2006
owners notified (February 6)
NHTSA campaign06V029000
Manufacturer campaignSPEC 06001
ComponentSUSPENSION › FRONT › CONTROL ARM › UPPER BALL JOINT
Report receivedFebruary 7, 2006
Owner notificationFebruary 6, 2006
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

On certain fire trucks equipped with timoney 22 independent front suspensions, the kingpin ball pin in the front suspension can fracture at the m35 thread at the top of the ball pin.

Safety risk

The driver will experience loss of steering which could result in a crash.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the upper and lower kingpins. The recall began on february 6, 2006. Owners may contact spartan at 517-543-6400.

Notes

Spartan recall no. Spec 06001.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 06V029000

Make and modelModel years
Spartan GA40M-31642004
Spartan GA41H-21422006
Spartan GA41L-21422005
Spartan GA41M-21422004
Spartan GA41M-31642004
Spartan GA42L-21422005
Spartan GA42M-21422005
Spartan GA47H-31642006
Spartan GA47L-21422006
Spartan GA47M-31642004

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.