Gator and Spartan Recall 83V070000: Wheels, Rim

NHTSA recall 83V070000 · announced July 27, 1983 · filed by Spartan Motors, Inc. · 1,671 units affected

The problem

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.

What to do

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

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1983 Gator Gd
• 1983 Gator Gr
• 1982 Spartan B
• 1983 Spartan B
• 1983 Spartan Grt
• 1982 Spartan Wr
• 1983 Spartan Wr
• 1982 Spartan Xl
• 1983 Spartan Xl
• 1983 Spartan Xlr

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.