1983 GATOR GD
1983 GATOR GD Recall Title: WHEELS:RIM
1983 GATOR GD Recall Date: 1983-07-27
1983 GATOR GD NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 83V070000
1983 GATOR GD Recall Manufacturer: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
1983 GATOR GD Recall Component(s): WHEELS:RIM
1983 GATOR GD Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 1671
1983 GATOR GD Recall Overview: A FAULTY RIM DESIGN IN WHICH RIMS HAVE EITHER 8 OR 10 SLOTS (DEPENDING ON RIM TYPE) ALLOWS BENDING OF THE RIM UNDER A HEAVY LOAD.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
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1983 GATOR GD Recall Notes: VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: BOAT TRAILERS.SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; WHEEL RIM ASSEMBLY.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE WHEEL COULD COME OFF WHILE VEHICLE IS IN MOTION,POSSIBLY RESULTING IN AN ACCIDENT AND PERSONAL INJURY.