Power train: axle hubsRecall 18V-647 · 2018–2019 Spartan Metrostar
Spartan Motors USA recall 18V-647 covers 4 2018–2019 Spartan Metrostar for a power train: axle hubs problem, reported to NHTSA on September 19, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q3) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V647000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2018-2019 Spartan Metrostar emergency vehicles. The wheel studs may have not been properly heat treated causing them to fail.
The risk
If enough of the improperly heat treated studs fail on the same steer axle hub, the wheel may detach, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
All affected vehicles have been repaired, therefore owner notification letters will not be mailed. The recall began June 26, 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18027.
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 June 28, 2018 to July 26, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.