Structure: frame and membersRecall 15V-014 · 2015 Spartan MM
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 15V-014 covers 24 2015 Spartan MM for a structure: frame and members problem, reported to NHTSA on January 16, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 67% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 Spartan MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to November 19, 2014. In the affected vehicles, the front sway bar mounting brackets may break, causing the sway bar to detach from the mounting frame.
The risk
If the sway bar detaches, additional vehicle sway may occur, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners and dealers will replace the front sway bar mounting brackets, free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2015. Spartan issued an interim notification to owners on March 4, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
67%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 2, 2013 to November 19, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.