NHTSA vehicle safety data
2004 Spartan GA47M-3164 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints
The 2004 Spartan GA47M-3164 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Spartan dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2004 Spartan GA47M-3164. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
SUSPENSION:FRONT:CONTROL ARM:UPPER BALL JOINT
NHTSA #06V029000Reported February 7, 2006 · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Defect 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.
Safety consequence
THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Manufacturer 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.
SUSPENSION
NHTSA #05V175000Reported April 28, 2005 · SPARTAN CHASSIS, INC.
Potentially affected: 11 vehicles
Defect description
ON CERTAIN HEAVY DUTY CLASS 8 TRUCKS, THE SUSPENSION HAD TRANSVERSE BEAM CASTINGS THAT MAY FRACTURE UNDER NORMAL LOADS. IF A CASTING BREAKS WHEN THE VEHICLE IS TRAVELING ON A ROADWAY THERE IS THE POTENTIAL FOR PIECES OF THE CASTING TO BECOME PROJECTILES AND THE SUSPENSION'S TRANSVERSE BEAM MAY DROP DOWN LOW ENOUGH TO CONTACT THE ROAD SURFACE.
Safety consequence
THIS WILL CAUSE SPARKS THAT COULD POTENTIALLY IGNITE AND CAUSE A FIRE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND REPLACE THE DEFECTIVE TRANSVERSE BEAM ASSEMBLIES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 6, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 1-800-543-4277, OPTION 1.
Notes
SPARTAN RECALL NO. SPEC 05016.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.
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