Investigation · Closed

LOOSE OR MISSING SUSPENSION BOLTS

Action number

SQ98030

Opened

Dec 7, 1998

Closed

Jan 25, 1999

Outcome

Recall 99V008000

Manufacturer: Shyft Group

This investigation led to a recall

NHTSA links this probe to recall campaign 99V008000.

Campaign 99V008000 predates our recall archive — check NHTSA.gov for details.

What NHTSA is examining

Missing bolts from certain suspension components could have an adverse affect on the handling, steering, and braking of the school bus.

Vehicles under investigation

1996 Spartan Type D School Bus1997 Spartan Type D School Bus1998 Spartan Type D School Bus

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation records, updated daily. An investigation is not a determination that a defect exists; many probes close without a recall.