Power train: axle assemblyRecall 15V-388 · Spartan vehicles
Spartan Motors, Inc. recall 15V-388 covers 144 Spartan vehicles for a power train: axle assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q4) shows 85% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V388000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors, Inc. (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 K2, K3 and MM chassis manufactured October 2, 2013, to April 2, 2015. In the affected vehicles, the fasteners that attach the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle may not have been installed with thread locker or tightened in the correct sequence.
The risk
If the fasteners come loose, the stay rod may disconnect from the rear axle, resulting in a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fasteners using thread lock, tightening them in the proper sequence and with the required torque values, free of charge. The recall began on August 11, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 15010.
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
85%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 April 2, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.