Driveline: driveshaftRecall 15V-249 · 2014 Utilimaster Walk-in Van
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 15V-249 covers 97 2014 Utilimaster Walk-in Van for a driveline: driveshaft problem, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 0% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V249000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2014 Utilitmaster Walk-In Vans manufactured December 8, 2014, to January 23, 2015, and altered by Lippert Components. Due to inadequately torqued fasteners, the driveshaft may disconnect.
The risk
If the driveshaft disconnects there would be a loss of power delivery to the rear axle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the torque of the driveshaft fasteners, tightening them as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on June 8, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3484.
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
0%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from December 8, 2014 to January 23, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.