CarRecallWatch- Component
- TRAILER HITCHES
- Problem
- Spartan Tool, LLC (Spartan) is recalling certain model year 2013-2014 Sewer Jetters, model numbers 738, 740, and 758, manufactured November 1, 2013, to December 31, 2014. The trailer mounted Sewer Jetters may have their trailer hitch welds fail, and the trailer may detach from the tow vehicle.
- Risk
- If the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, there is an increased risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace the hitch tubes with formed hitch tubes, free of charge. The recall began March 30, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-435-3866.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain trailer-mounted sewer jetters may have hitch welds that fail, which can cause the trailer to detach from the tow vehicle while driving.
If the trailer detaches from the tow vehicle, the risk of a crash increases. Owners should take this recall seriously and address it promptly.
Spartan Tool will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the hitch tubes with formed hitch tubes at no cost. Owners can contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-435-3866, and should check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 738 | 20132014 |
|---|---|
| Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 740 | 20132014 |
| Spartan Tool Sewer Jetter 758 | 20132014 |