Vehicle recall 73V238000 · December 18, 1973

1969-1971 Spartan Converta Trailer

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Notes: Converta campaign no n/a.bike trailer.the trailer combination rear lamp areimproperly located and are not in accordance with visibility requirements offederal motor vehicle safety standard NO.108.(correct by removing lightsfrom back of fender and reinstalling them to far rear of trailer frame).

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 73V238000
Reported to NHTSA: December 18, 1973
Filed by: SPARTAN MOTORS, INC.
Owner notification: November 5, 1973
Vehicles potentially affected: 200
Initiated by: NHTSA’s Office of Vehicle Safety Compliance
Components: Exterior lighting

Recall 73V238000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Spartan Converta Trailer (1969-1971): 1971, 1970, 1969

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