1983 Gator Gr Recalls

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August 9th, 1983
Recalled Component
WHEELS:RIM
Recall Date
August 9th, 1983
Units Effected
1,671
NHTSA Campaign Number: 83V070000
Manufacturer: Spartan Motors USA
Manufactured Begin Date: September 1st, 1982
Manufactured End Date: July 1st, 1983
Date of Owner Notification: August 3rd, 1983

Defect Summary:
A FAULTY RIM DESIGN IN WHICH RIMS HAVE EITHER 8 OR 10 SLOTS (DEPENDING ON RIM TYPE) ALLOWS BENDING OF THE RIM UNDER A HEAVY LOAD.

Corrective Summary:
UPON INSPECTION, DEALER WILL REPLACE DEFECTIVE RIMS. IN ADDITION, THE LUG BOLTS WILL BE CHECKED TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEEL IS SECURELY FASTENED.

Recall Notes:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL RIM ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE WHEEL COULD COME OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.

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