2004 Spartan GA40M-3164, 2006 Spartan GA41H-2142, 2005 Spartan GA41L-2142 and 7 other models Recall: ON CERTAIN FIRE TRUCKS EQUIPPED WITH TIMONEY 22 INDEPENDENT FRONT…
NHTSA campaign 06V029000 · Suspension · filed Feb 7, 2006 · verified Jul 30, 2026
The defect
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.
The risk
THE DRIVER WILL EXPERIENCE LOSS OF STEERING WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Check whether your specific vehicle is affected
Recall campaigns often cover only certain VIN ranges. Enter your VIN on the official NHTSA site to confirm whether your vehicle is included and whether the repair is still open.
Check VIN on NHTSA →The fix — what to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE UPPER AND LOWER KINGPINS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 6, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SPARTAN AT 517-543-6400.
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.
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Source: NHTSA recall database, campaign 06V029000 (manufacturer number SPEC 06001). Data last verified Jul 30, 2026.