Recall campaign · NHTSA 15V211000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Spartan Motors, Inc. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2015-04-10.

Recall campaignNHTSA 15V211000

Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly

Component
Suspension: rear: axle: non-powered axle assembly
Manufacturer
Spartan Motors, Inc.
Vehicles affected
66
Reported to NHTSA
2015-04-10
Owners notified
2015-04-17

Defect description

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.

Safety risk

If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

Notes

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.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
SPARTAN K32015

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.