CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Spartan Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2007-2008 MM and K2 motorhome chassis manufactured March 07, 2006, to June 22, 2006. The affected vehicles have tag axles with wheel bearings that may be adjusted too tight, resulting in their overheating during use.
- Risk
- If the wheel bearings overheat, there is an increased risk of a wheel end fire.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will adjust the wheel bearing load, replacing the bearings as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on October 7, 2015. Owners may contact Spartan at 1-800-582-3454. Spartan's number for this recall is 14015.
- 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 motorhome chassis built between March and June 2006 may have rear tag axle wheel bearings adjusted too tight. Over time, this can cause the bearings to overheat during use.
Overheating wheel bearings create an increased risk of a wheel end fire, which can damage the vehicle and create a safety hazard while driving. Owners should take this recall seriously and have their vehicle checked.
The repair is free at an authorized dealer. Dealers will adjust the wheel bearing load and replace the bearings if needed. Owners may also contact Spartan Motors at 1-800-582-3454. Check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls to confirm whether your chassis is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan K2 | 20072008 |
|---|---|
| Spartan MM | 20072008 |