Recall 15V548000

SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY

Report Date
20150901
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR:AXLE:NON-POWERED AXLE ASSEMBLY
Affected Vehicles
4 models

Defect Description

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.

Safety Consequence

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.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2007 SPARTAN K2
2007 SPARTAN MM
2008 SPARTAN K2
2008 SPARTAN MM

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