1999–2000 Spartan Alpine, 1999–2000 Spartan SB, 1999–2000 Spartan Summit and 1 other model Recall: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES, TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH…
NHTSA campaign 00V246207 · Steering · filed Sep 21, 2000 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTOR HOMES, TRANSIT AND SCHOOL BUSES EQUIPPED WITH TRW DRAG LINKS. EACH DRAG LINK ASSEMBLY CONTAINS TWO 20-EDL MODEL BALL SOCKET ASSEMBLIES. CERTAIN OF THE BALL-SOCKET BEARINGS HAVE A BELOW SPECIFICATION CASE DEPTH AND/OR HARDNESS WHICH CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR OUT OF THE SOCKET.
The risk
THIS CAN LEAD TO PREMATURE WEAR WITH POSSIBLE SEPARATION OF THE BALL STUD FROM THE SOCKET, INCREASING THE RISK OF LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE.
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SPARTAN CUSTOMERS ARE BEING NOTIFIED TO CONTACT TRW FOR THE FREE REMEDY REPAIR.
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT TRW ATALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 00V246207 (manufacturer number SPEC 00016). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.