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NHTSARecalled Jul 25, 2005 · #05V324000

I-SHAFT ASSEMBLY CAN DISCONNECT/SPARTAN/ZF

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

ON CERTAIN MOTOR HOMES BUILT ON SPARTAN CHASSIS AND EQUIPPED WITH I-SHAFTS SUPPLIED BY ZF HEAVY DUTY STEERING, THERE IS A POTENTIAL FOR A FAILURE OF THE FORK/SHAFT CONNECTION. AT THE NON-WELDED SIDE OF THE I-SHAFT THERE IS A UNIVERSAL JOINT. IT IS POSSIBLE THAT THE FORK SHAFT CONNECTION COULD BE LOST. DRIVERS WILL LOSE STEERABILITY OF THE VEHICLE AND A CRASH COULD OCCUR WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

Product details

Product
I-SHAFT ASSEMBLY CAN DISCONNECT/SPARTAN/ZF
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Newmar Corporation
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

NEWMAR, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF SPARTAN, INTENDS TO ESTABLISH A PROGRAM FOR REMEDYING THE DEFECTIVE I-SHAFTS FREE OF CHARGE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400 OR NEWMAR AT 1-574-773-7791.

View the official CPSC notice