Recall 15V388000

POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20150619
Component
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
6 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 SPARTAN K2
2015 SPARTAN K3
2015 SPARTAN MM
2016 SPARTAN K2
2016 SPARTAN K3
2016 SPARTAN MM

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.