CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the tag axle moves off center, vehicle handling may suddenly be affected, increasing the risk of a crash.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
On certain chassis, the tag axle suspension hangers can move, allowing the non-powered rear tag axle assembly to shift off center. This can suddenly affect how the vehicle handles.
If the tag axle moves off center, handling may change without warning, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners of affected vehicles should take this recall seriously and have the repair completed promptly.
The repair is free. Dealers will weld the tag axle suspension hangers to the main frame at no charge. Contact Spartan Motors customer service at 1-517-543-6400 and reference recall number 15001, or check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan K3 | 2015 |
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