- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Spartans Motors USA (Spartan) is recalling certain 2019 Spartan K2 Specialty vehicles. The upper mounting fasteners for the air spring may protrude, possibly resulting in the air spring bag being punctured.
- Risk
- A punctured air spring may deflate, possibly resulting in an overloading of the tag axle tires, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Spartan will notify owners, and dealers will replace air springs, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. Owners may contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008. Spartan's number for this recall is 18028.
- 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
Protruding upper mounting fasteners for the rear axle air spring can puncture the air spring bag. A punctured air spring may deflate, which can overload the tag axle tires and increase the risk of a crash.
Owners will be notified by the manufacturer, and authorized dealers will replace the air springs free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in October 2018. You can also contact Spartan customer service at 1-800-543-5008 for more information.
To check whether your vehicle has any open recalls, enter your VIN on the NHTSA recall lookup site or ask a dealer to check it for you.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Spartan K2 | 2019 |
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