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NHTSARecalled Feb 7, 2006 · #06V029000

BALL JOINT FAILURE/TIMONEY

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

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. THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.

Product details

Product
BALL JOINT FAILURE/TIMONEY
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Shyft Group
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER KINGPINS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.

View the official CPSC notice