Spartan Metrostar, Advantage +2 more: Suspension — front

Affects Spartan Metrostar, Advantage, Diamond, Gladiator · 2006–2010 — about 37 vehicles.

The hazard

Cracking of the welds could result in difficulty in steering the vehicle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Spartan Chassis will notify owners, and dealers will repair any cracks and install reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notification will be sent in January 2014. A second notification will be sent when the remedy parts are available. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 13028.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational