Spartan Chassis Increases Chassis Production for Fleetwood RV

CHARLOTTE, Mich., May 24, 2004 -- Spartan Motors, Inc. announced today that its subsidiary, Spartan Chassis, will be the exclusive supplier of custom diesel chassis for Fleetwood RV's Heritage, American Eagle, Tradition, Revolution, Providence and Excursion models, beginning August 1, 2004.

Fleetwood RV is a division of Riverside, Calif.-based Fleetwood Enterprises, Inc. and is one of the nation's leading Class A motorhome manufacturers. The increased business with Fleetwood is expected to add approximately 40 percent more units to Spartan's current RV chassis business during the 2005 model year, which begins August 1, 2004.

"Our collaboration with our customers and our ability to meet their unique needs in every phase of development, design, execution and support enables us to be a preferred chassis supplier," said Richard Schalter, President of Spartan Chassis.

"We're excited to be Fleetwood's partner as they capitalize on their great 2005 product lineup and a strong RV market," added John Sztykiel, CEO of Spartan Motors. "Spartan Chassis is creating opportunities in the RV market because of their commitment to being the most desired brand at the lowest total cost."

Spartan Chassis, Inc. (http://www.spartanchassis.com/ ) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Spartan Motors, Inc. and is a leading developer and manufacturer of custom chassis for recreational vehicles and fire trucks. The company has a reputation for high quality, value, service and being the first to market with innovative products.