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Shyft - Front sway bar may detach loss of brakes
Official notice
18 Sept 2013
Last checked
18 Sept 2013
An official NHTSA notice concerns Shyft - Front sway bar may detach loss of brakes. If the sway bar detaches, it may damage the hydraulic brake lines resulting in reduced braking power. As such, the vehicle would require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2013-09-18.
What to do now
Spartan chassis will notify owners, and dealers will install new fasteners with appropriate torque requirements, free of charge. The recall began on september 29, 2013. Owners may contact spartan chassis at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan chassis' number for this campaign is 13018.
Units affected
75
Recall number
13018
Official notice
2013-09-18
The hazard
The hazard
If the sway bar detaches, it may damage the hydraulic brake lines resulting in reduced braking power. As such, the vehicle would require a longer distance to stop, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Shyft. Contact: Shyft Group.
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