Axle: non-powered axle assemblyRecall 15V-211 · 2015 Spartan K3
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 15V-211 covers 66 2015 Spartan K3 for a axle: non-powered axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V211000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015 K3 chassis manufactured February 28, 2014, to October 21, 2014. In the affected chassis, the tag axle suspension hangers may move allowing the tag axle assembly to shift off center.
The risk
If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the main frame, free of charge. The recall began on April 17, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-517-543-6400. Spartan's number for this recall is 15001.
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
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 28, 2014 to October 21, 2014. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.