CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
- 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.
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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 2015-2016 Spartan K2, K3 and MM chassis, built between October 2, 2013 and April 2, 2015, may have fasteners attaching the stay rod (v-rod) to the rear drive axle that were installed without thread locker or tightened in the wrong sequence. Over time these fasteners can loosen.
If they do, the stay rod can disconnect from the rear axle, which may cause a loss of vehicle control and increase the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by Spartan. Dealers will replace the fasteners with thread lock, tightened in the proper sequence and to the required torque, at no cost to you. To check whether your vehicle is affected, enter your VIN at NHTSA's recall lookup, or contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-582-3454 (Spartan recall number 15010).
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan K2 | 20152016 |
|---|---|
| Spartan K3 | 20152016 |
| Spartan MM | 20152016 |